Sherwell Valley Primary School vs Shiphay Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 640 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Torquay · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
694 students
Shiphay Learning Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
373 students
| Measure | Sherwell Valley Primary School Torquay, South West | Shiphay Learning Academy Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #509 of 1,695 | #818 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5004 of 15,697 | #7630 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 694 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 694 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.5% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 6% |
| 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.sherwell-valley-primary.torbay.sch.uk/ | www.shiphay.com |
The verdict
- •Sherwell Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 51.7).
- •Sherwell Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 66%).
- •Sherwell Valley Primary School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 373.
- •Sherwell Valley Primary School is a local authority school while Shiphay Learning Academy is a academy 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 Sherwell Valley Primary School better than Shiphay Learning Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sherwell Valley Primary School ranks higher (64.2 vs 51.7 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 Sherwell Valley Primary School and Shiphay Learning Academy?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherwell Valley Primary School: 694. Shiphay Learning Academy: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherwell Valley Primary School and Shiphay Learning Academy rank in South West?
Sherwell Valley Primary School is 509th of 1,695 and Shiphay Learning Academy is 818th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).