Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay vs St Margaret's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 128 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
St Margaret's Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
| Measure | Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Torquay, South West | St Margaret's Academy Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1506 of 1,695 | #1316 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13578 of 15,697 | #11947 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 107 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 60.1% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Torquay | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.priory-primary.torbay.sch.uk/ | www.stmargaretstorbay.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.5 vs 22.7).
- •St Margaret's Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 44%).
- •Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •St Margaret's Academy is the larger school with 382 students compared with 107.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay better than St Margaret's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Academy ranks higher (31.5 vs 22.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay and St Margaret's Academy?
About 128 m in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay: 107. St Margaret's Academy: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay and St Margaret's Academy rank in South West?
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay is 1506th of 1,695 and St Margaret's Academy is 1316th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).