St John's School vs Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's School
Sidmouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
182 students
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Sidmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
83 students
| Measure | St John's School Sidmouth, South West | Tipton St John Church of England Primary School Sidmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 402 | #1424 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4045 of 4,090 | #12915 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 182 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 83 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Sidmouth | Sidmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stjohnsdevon.co.uk | www.tipton-stjohn.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Tipton St John Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.5 vs 4.8).
- •St John's School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 83.
- •St John's School is a independent school while Tipton St John Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 John's School better than Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Tipton St John Church of England Primary School ranks higher (26.5 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 St John's School and Tipton St John Church of England Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Sidmouth and Sidmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's School: 182. Tipton St John Church of England Primary School: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's School and Tipton St John Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
St John's School is 398th of 402 and Tipton St John Church of England Primary School is 1424th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).