St Cuthbert Mayne School vs Torquay Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 879 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
Torquay Academy
Torquay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,472 students
| Measure | St Cuthbert Mayne School Torquay, South West | Torquay Academy Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #330 of 402 | #173 of 402 |
| National rank | #3259 of 4,090 | #1835 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,001 | 1,472 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,001 | 1,472 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.2% | 48.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51% | 73.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.32 | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | 28.9 | 32.2 |
| town | Torquay | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-cuthbertmayne.co.uk/ | www.tqacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Torquay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 23.9).
- •Torquay Academy is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 1,001.
- •St Cuthbert Mayne School is a local authority school while Torquay 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 Torquay Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Torquay Academy ranks higher (52.8 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 Torquay Academy?
About 879 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. Torquay Academy: 1,472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Cuthbert Mayne School and Torquay Academy rank in South West?
St Cuthbert Mayne School is 330th of 402 and Torquay Academy is 173rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).