Clyst St Mary Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Exeter, South West EX5 1BG · Devon
#571 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#5475 of 15,697 nationally
About Clyst St Mary Primary School
Clyst St Mary Primary School is a local authority primary located in Exeter, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 170 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 61.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 571st of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (75th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 170; capacity filled 81%.
There are 67 schools in Exeter; Clyst St Mary Primary School ranks 26th of 64 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)66%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- 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%)11.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Clyst St Mary Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 170
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 66%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Clyst St Mary Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
464 students · 1.7 km away
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
347 students · 1.8 km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Exeter · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,305 students · 2.3 km away
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
104 students · 2.3 km away
Woodwater Academy
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
329 students · 2.6 km away
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students · 2.7 km away
The Topsham School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students · 2.9 km away
Monkerton Community Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
488 students · 3.0 km away
Countess Wear Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
171 students · 3.1 km away
St Luke's Church of England School
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
870 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Exmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
170 students
Somerford Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
Westonzoyland Community Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
169 students
Cannington Church of England Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Clyst St Mary Primary School a good school?
Clyst St Mary Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 61.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #571 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Clyst St Mary Primary School rank in South West?
Clyst St Mary Primary School ranks #571 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #5475 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Clyst St Mary Primary School?
Clyst St Mary Primary School had 170 students in 2025.
Is Clyst St Mary Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Clyst St Mary Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Clyst St Mary Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Clyst St Mary Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.