The Grove School vs Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 857 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 St John's Church of England Primary School
Totnes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
163 students
| Measure | The Grove School Totnes, South West | Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School Totnes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #105 of 1,695 | #245 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1101 of 15,697 | #2379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 342 | 163 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 163 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 70.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 95% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Totnes | Totnes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.the-grove-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.totnesstjohnsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •The Grove School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 78.6).
- •Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95% vs 85%).
- •The Grove School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 16%).
- •The Grove School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 163.
- •The Grove School is a local authority school while Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School 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 The Grove School better than Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grove School ranks higher (87.6 vs 78.6 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 St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 857 m in a straight line, between Totnes and Totnes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Grove School: 342. Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School: 163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Grove School and Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
The Grove School is 105th of 1,695 and Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School is 245th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).