Payhembury Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Exeter, South West EX14 3HT · Devon
#190 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#1929 of 15,697 nationally
About Payhembury Church of England Primary School
Payhembury Church of England 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 93 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 81.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 190th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (96th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (74th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 93; capacity filled 88.6%.
There are 67 schools in Exeter; Payhembury Church of England Primary School ranks 8th 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%)76%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- 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%)4.3%
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 Payhembury Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 93
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 88.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 76%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Payhembury Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Feniton Church of England Primary School
Honiton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students · 2.5 km away
Broadhembury Church of England Primary School
Honiton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
23 students · 3.3 km away
Plymtree Church of England Primary School
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54 students · 3.6 km away
Awliscombe Church of England Primary School
Honiton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students · 4.7 km away
Clyst Hydon Primary School
Cullompton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
24 students · 5.1 km away
Whimple Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
125 students · 6.1 km away
The King's School
Ottery St Mary · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,097 students · 6.4 km away
Ottery St Mary Primary School
Ottery St Mary · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
424 students · 6.6 km away
Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School
Cullompton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
172 students · 6.8 km away
Honiton Community College
Honiton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
637 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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93 students
Wookey Primary School
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93 students
North Newton Community Primary School
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93 students
Newton Tony Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
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93 students
Stower Provost Community School
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92 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Payhembury Church of England Primary School a good school?
Payhembury Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 81.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #190 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 Payhembury Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Payhembury Church of England Primary School ranks #190 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #1929 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Payhembury Church of England Primary School?
Payhembury Church of England Primary School had 93 students in 2025.
Is Payhembury Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Payhembury Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Payhembury Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Payhembury Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.