Torquay Academy vs Upton St James CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 841 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Torquay Academy
Torquay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,472 students
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | Torquay Academy Torquay, South West | Upton St James CofE Primary School Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 402 | #1679 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1835 of 4,090 | #15420 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,472 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,472 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 35.6% | 45.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.2 | – |
| town | Torquay | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.tqacademy.co.uk | www.upton-st-james-primary.torbay.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Torquay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 8.2).
- •Torquay Academy is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 94.
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 Torquay Academy better than Upton St James CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Torquay Academy ranks higher (52.8 vs 8.2 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 Torquay Academy and Upton St James CofE Primary School?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Torquay Academy: 1,472. Upton St James CofE Primary School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Torquay Academy and Upton St James CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Torquay Academy is 173rd of 402 and Upton St James CofE Primary School is 1679th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).