Exeter primary schools league table 2025
Primary, infant, junior and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 55 schools in Exeter, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 196Christow Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 294The Maynard SchoolExeter · Independent All-through60.5 Attainment 8 · 410 students
- 391Tedburn St Mary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
- 485St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & NurseryExeter · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 584The Duchy School BradninchExeter · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 682Payhembury Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 93 students
- 781Newtown Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 128 students
- 875St Leonard's (CofE) Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 615 students
- 974Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 1072Exminster Community PrimaryExeter · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 388 students
- 1171Monkerton Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary– · 488 students
- 1271Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary– · 284 students
- 1371Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 464 students
- 1470Kenn Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 91 students
- 1569Woodbury Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 1669St Michael's Church of England Primary AcademyExeter · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 455 students
- 1766Ladysmith Infant & Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy Primary– · 277 students
- 1863Broadclyst Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 524 students
- 1963St Gabriel's CofE Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 175 students
- 2062Thorverton Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 110 students
- 2162Stoke Hill Junior SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
- 2262Whipton Barton Junior SchoolExeter · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 2362Clyst St Mary Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 170 students
- 2461Dunsford Community AcademyExeter · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 97 students
- 2560Cockwood Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
- 2658Ide Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 143 students
- 2755Exwick Heights Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 496 students
- 2853Woodwater AcademyExeter · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 329 students
- 2953St David's CofE Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 91 students
- 3052Ladysmith Junior SchoolExeter · Academy Primary– · 340 students
- 3150Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 347 students
- 3249Cranbrook Education CampusExeter · Academy All-through46.0 Attainment 8 · 1,066 students
- 3349Alphington Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 472 students
- 3449Kenton Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 62 students
- 3549The Topsham SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 189 students
- 3644Cheriton Bishop Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 115 students
- 3744Newton St Cyres Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 133 students
- 3843Matford Brook AcademyExeter · Academy All-through30.1% Free school meals · 276 students
- 3940Whimple Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
- 4039St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 476 students
- 4136Thomas Hall SchoolExeter · Academy All-through34.6 Attainment 8 · 438 students
- 4235Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 85 students
- 4335Westclyst Community Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 551 students
- 4433Silverton Church of England Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
- 4533Bowhill Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 451 students
- 4630Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolExeter · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
- 4728Montgomery Primary SchoolExeter · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 437 students
- 4823Wynstream Primary School AcademyExeter · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 299 students
- 4922Exeter SchoolExeter · Independent All-through22.8 Attainment 8 · 973 students
- 5019Countess Wear Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 171 students
- 5117St Thomas Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 5215St Nicholas Catholic Primary SchoolExeter · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 269 students
- 5313Willowbrook SchoolExeter · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 432 students
- 5412Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery SchoolExeter · Academy Primary– · 204 students
- 5511Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & NurseryExeter · Local authority Primary22% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 477 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christow Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 2 | The Maynard School Exeter · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 93.9 Top 5% | 60.5 Attainment 8 | 410 |
| 3 | Tedburn St Mary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.1 Top 5% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 4 | St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.0 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 5 | The Duchy School Bradninch Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 83.6 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 6 | Payhembury Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 81.5 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93 |
| 7 | Newtown Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 81.4 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 128 |
| 8 | St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 75.2 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 615 |
| 9 | Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 73.8 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 10 | Exminster Community Primary Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 72.4 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 388 |
| 11 | Monkerton Community Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 71.2 Top 25% | – | 488 |
| 12 | Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 71.2 Top 25% | – | 284 |
| 13 | Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 71.2 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 464 |
| 14 | Kenn Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 70.4 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91 |
| 15 | Woodbury Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 16 | St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 68.7 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 455 |
| 17 | Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 66.0 Top 50% | – | 277 |
| 18 | Broadclyst Community Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 63.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 524 |
| 19 | St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62.9 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 175 |
| 20 | Thorverton Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 62.3 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 110 |
| 21 | Stoke Hill Junior School Exeter · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 62.2 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
| 22 | Whipton Barton Junior School Exeter · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 62.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 23 | Clyst St Mary Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 61.8 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 170 |
| 24 | Dunsford Community Academy Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 60.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97 |
| 25 | Cockwood Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 26 | Ide Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 57.8 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 143 |
| 27 | Exwick Heights Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 55.4 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 496 |
| 28 | Woodwater Academy Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.4 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 329 |
| 29 | St David's CofE Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 53.3 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91 |
| 30 | Ladysmith Junior School Exeter · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 51.5 Top 50% | – | 340 |
| 31 | Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.5 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 347 |
| 32 | Cranbrook Education Campus Exeter · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 49.1 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,066 |
| 33 | Alphington Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 48.9 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 472 |
| 34 | Kenton Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 48.7 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62 |
| 35 | The Topsham School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 48.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 189 |
| 36 | Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 115 |
| 37 | Newton St Cyres Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 43.7 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 133 |
| 38 | Matford Brook Academy Exeter · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 43.4 Lower 50% | 30.1% Free school meals | 276 |
| 39 | Whimple Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 40.1 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 40 | St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 476 |
| 41 | Thomas Hall School Exeter · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 36.0 Lower 50% | 34.6 Attainment 8 | 438 |
| 42 | Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 34.8 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85 |
| 43 | Westclyst Community Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 34.5 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 551 |
| 44 | Silverton Church of England Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 33.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
| 45 | Bowhill Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 32.6 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 46 | Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 29.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 47 | Montgomery Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 27.9 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 48 | Wynstream Primary School Academy Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 23.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 299 |
| 49 | Exeter School Exeter · All-through · Ages 6–19 | Independent | 21.5 Lower 50% | 22.8 Attainment 8 | 973 |
| 50 | Countess Wear Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.7 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 171 |
| 51 | St Thomas Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 17.0 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 52 | St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 14.8 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 269 |
| 53 | Willowbrook School Exeter · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 13.3 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 432 |
| 54 | Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 11.7 Lower 50% | – | 204 |
| 55 | Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 10.9 Lower 50% | 22% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 477 |
Christow Primary School in Exeter leads the 2025 list of primary schools in Exeter with a Success Index (England) of 95.7. Of the 55 schools shown, 39 are academy, 14 are local authority, 2 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South West primary schools league table, every school on the Exeter page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Exeter?
Christow Primary School in Exeter, South West ranks first among primary schools in Exeter with a Success Index (England) of 95.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 100).
How are primary schools in Exeter ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.