Starcross Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Exeter, Devon, South West EX6 8QD · Devon
#414 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#4075 of 15,697 nationally
About Starcross Primary School
Starcross Primary School is a academy primary located in Exeter, Devon, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 206 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 69.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 414th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 206; capacity filled 88%.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)74%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- 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%)23.8%
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 Starcross Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 206
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 23.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 88%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 74%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Starcross Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Cockwood Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
86 students · 1.1 km away
Kenton Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
62 students · 2.4 km away
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Exmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
170 students · 2.7 km away
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Exmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
151 students · 2.7 km away
Exmouth Community College
Exmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,031 students · 3.1 km away
Lympstone Church of England Primary School
Exmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
160 students · 3.1 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Exmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
185 students · 3.3 km away
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Exmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
611 students · 3.6 km away
St Peter's Preparatory School
Lympstone · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
283 students · 3.9 km away
Marpool Primary School
Exmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
192 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Hilary School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Tregoze Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Staplegrove Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
North Bradley CofE Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
The Duchy School Bradninch
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Starcross Primary School a good school?
Starcross Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 69.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #414 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 Starcross Primary School rank in South West?
Starcross Primary School ranks #414 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #4075 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Starcross Primary School?
Starcross Primary School had 206 students in 2025.
Is Starcross Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Starcross Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Starcross Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Starcross Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.