Torpoint Community College vs UTC Plymouth
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Torpoint Community College
Torpoint · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
668 students
UTC Plymouth
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
594 students
| Measure | Torpoint Community College Torpoint, South West | UTC Plymouth Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 402 | #356 of 402 |
| National rank | #2725 of 4,090 | #3502 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 668 | 594 |
| Pupils on roll | 668 | 594 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 58.5% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.8% | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | 54.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.76 | 2.76 |
| A level points per entry | 21.9 | – |
| town | Torpoint | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.torpoint.cornwall.sch.uk | www.utcplymouth.org |
The verdict
- •Torpoint Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.5 vs 20.5).
- •Torpoint Community College is the larger school with 668 students compared with 594.
- •Torpoint Community College is a local authority school while UTC Plymouth 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 Torpoint Community College better than UTC Plymouth?
On the Success Index (England), Torpoint Community College ranks higher (34.5 vs 20.5 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 Torpoint Community College and UTC Plymouth?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Torpoint and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Torpoint Community College: 668. UTC Plymouth: 594. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Torpoint Community College and UTC Plymouth rank in South West?
Torpoint Community College is 295th of 402 and UTC Plymouth is 356th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).