Sidmouth College vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sidmouth College
Sidmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
825 students
St John's School
Sidmouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
182 students
| Measure | Sidmouth College Sidmouth, South West | St John's School Sidmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 402 | #398 of 402 |
| National rank | #1719 of 4,090 | #4045 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 825 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 825 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 17.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.9% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.5% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | 1.37 |
| A level points per entry | 28.8 | – |
| town | Sidmouth | Sidmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk | www.stjohnsdevon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sidmouth College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 4.8).
- •Sidmouth College is the larger school with 825 students compared with 182.
- •Sidmouth College 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 Sidmouth College better than St John's School?
On the Success Index (England), Sidmouth College ranks higher (55.0 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 Sidmouth College and St John's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sidmouth and Sidmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sidmouth College: 825. St John's School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sidmouth College and St John's School rank in South West?
Sidmouth College is 156th of 402 and St John's School is 398th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).