Sidmouth College vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 7.2 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
The King's School
Ottery St Mary · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,097 students
| Measure | Sidmouth College Sidmouth, South West | The King's School Ottery St Mary, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #156 of 402 | #66 of 402 |
| National rank | #1719 of 4,090 | #874 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 825 | 1,097 |
| Pupils on roll | 825 | 1,097 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 51.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.9% | 55.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.5% | 78.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | 4.45 |
| A level points per entry | 28.8 | 32.7 |
| town | Sidmouth | Ottery St Mary |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk | www.thekings.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The King's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 55.0).
- •The King's School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 825.
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 The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), The King's School ranks higher (73.1 vs 55.0 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 The King's School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sidmouth College: 825. The King's School: 1,097. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sidmouth College and The King's School rank in South West?
Sidmouth College is 156th of 402 and The King's School is 66th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).