Sidbury Church of England Primary School vs Sidmouth College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sidbury Church of England Primary School
Sidbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
127 students
Sidmouth College
Sidmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
825 students
| Measure | Sidbury Church of England Primary School Sidbury, South West | Sidmouth College Sidmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #713 of 1,695 | #156 of 402 |
| National rank | #6725 of 15,697 | #1719 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 127 | 825 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 825 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 121% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.8 |
| town | Sidbury | Sidmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sidbury.devon.sch.uk | www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (55.9 vs 55.0).
- •Sidmouth College is the larger school with 825 students compared with 127.
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 Sidbury Church of England Primary School better than Sidmouth College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sidbury Church of England Primary School and Sidmouth College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sidbury and Sidmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sidbury Church of England Primary School: 127. Sidmouth College: 825. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sidbury Church of England Primary School and Sidmouth College rank in South West?
Sidbury Church of England Primary School is 713th of 1,695 and Sidmouth College is 156th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).