Queen Elizabeth's vs Sandford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth's
Crediton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,096 students
Sandford School
Crediton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
74 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Crediton, South West | Sandford School Crediton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #145 of 402 | #762 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1605 of 4,090 | #7170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,096 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,096 | 74 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 35.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.29 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.3 | – |
| town | Crediton | Crediton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.qe.devon.sch.uk | www.exevalleyfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 53.7).
- •Queen Elizabeth's is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 74.
- •Queen Elizabeth's is a academy school while Sandford School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Queen Elizabeth's better than Sandford School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's ranks higher (57.6 vs 53.7 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 Queen Elizabeth's and Sandford School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Crediton and Crediton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's: 1,096. Sandford School: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's and Sandford School rank in South West?
Queen Elizabeth's is 145th of 402 and Sandford School is 762nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).