Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay vs St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 311 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 Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Torquay, South West | St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1506 of 1,695 | #1425 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13578 of 15,697 | #12934 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 107 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 60.1% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 2% |
| 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.st-marychurch-primary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.4 vs 22.7).
- •St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 44%).
- •Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 241 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 Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (26.4 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 Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
About 311 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 Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay and St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School rank in South West?
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay is 1506th of 1,695 and St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School is 1425th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).