Sheldon School vs Torquay Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 148 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sheldon School
Chippenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,467 students
Torquay Academy
Torquay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,472 students
| Measure | Sheldon School Chippenham, South West | Torquay Academy Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 402 | #173 of 402 |
| National rank | #1778 of 4,090 | #1835 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,467 | 1,472 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,467 | 1,472 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.2% | 48.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.9% | 73.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.89 | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | 32.5 | 32.2 |
| town | Chippenham | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sheldonschool.co.uk | www.tqacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sheldon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 52.8).
- •Torquay Academy is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 1,467.
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 Sheldon School better than Torquay Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sheldon School ranks higher (53.9 vs 52.8 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 Sheldon School and Torquay Academy?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Chippenham and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sheldon School: 1,467. Torquay Academy: 1,472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sheldon School and Torquay Academy rank in South West?
Sheldon School is 166th of 402 and Torquay Academy is 173rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).