St Cuthbert Mayne School vs St Margaret's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 411 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Torquay · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,001 students
St Margaret's Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
| Measure | St Cuthbert Mayne School Torquay, South West | St Margaret's Academy Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #330 of 402 | #1316 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3259 of 4,090 | #11947 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,001 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,001 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.9 | – |
| town | Torquay | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-cuthbertmayne.co.uk/ | www.stmargaretstorbay.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.5 vs 23.9).
- •St Cuthbert Mayne School is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 382.
- •St Cuthbert Mayne School is a local authority school while St Margaret's 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 St Cuthbert Mayne School better than St Margaret's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Academy ranks higher (31.5 vs 23.9 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 St Cuthbert Mayne School and St Margaret's Academy?
About 411 m in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Cuthbert Mayne School: 1,001. St Margaret's Academy: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Cuthbert Mayne School and St Margaret's Academy rank in South West?
St Cuthbert Mayne School is 330th of 402 and St Margaret's Academy is 1316th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).