The Grove School vs Totnes Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 721 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Grove School
Totnes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
Totnes Independent School
Totnes · Independent all-through · Ages 9–16
127 students
| Measure | The Grove School Totnes, South West | Totnes Independent School Totnes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 1,695 | #240 of 402 |
| National rank | #1101 of 15,697 | #2340 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 9–16 |
| Students | 342 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Totnes | Totnes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.the-grove-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | totnesindependentschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Grove School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 42.3).
- •The Grove School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 127.
- •The Grove School is a local authority school while Totnes Independent 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 The Grove School better than Totnes Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grove School ranks higher (87.6 vs 42.3 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 The Grove School and Totnes Independent School?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Totnes and Totnes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Grove School: 342. Totnes Independent School: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Grove School and Totnes Independent School rank in South West?
The Grove School is 105th of 1,695 and Totnes Independent School is 240th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).