Sidbury Church of England Primary School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.3 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
St John's School
Sidmouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
182 students
| Measure | Sidbury Church of England Primary School Sidbury, South West | St John's School Sidmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #713 of 1,695 | #398 of 402 |
| National rank | #6725 of 15,697 | #4045 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 127 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 121% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 17.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sidbury | Sidmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sidbury.devon.sch.uk | www.stjohnsdevon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sidbury Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 4.8).
- •St John's School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 127.
- •Sidbury Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St John's School is a independent 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 Sidbury Church of England Primary School better than St John's School?
On the Success Index (England), Sidbury Church of England Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 4.8 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 Sidbury Church of England Primary School and St John's School?
About 4.3 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. St John's School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sidbury Church of England Primary School and St John's School rank in South West?
Sidbury Church of England Primary School is 713th of 1,695 and St John's School is 398th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).