The Topsham School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Exeter, South West EX3 0DN · Devon
#900 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#8329 of 15,697 nationally
About The Topsham School
The Topsham 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 189 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 48.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 900th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (81th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (22th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 189; capacity filled 90%.
There are 67 schools in Exeter; The Topsham School ranks 42nd 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%)52%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- 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%)14.3%
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 The Topsham School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 189
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 90%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 52%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Topsham 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 · 1.8 km away
Exminster Community Primary
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
388 students · 2.0 km away
Exeter Pre-Prep School
Exeter · Independent primary · Ages 3–7
71 students · 2.0 km away
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
104 students · 2.1 km away
Countess Wear Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
171 students · 2.1 km away
Clyst St Mary Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students · 2.9 km away
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
347 students · 3.2 km away
Woodwater Academy
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
329 students · 3.7 km away
Isca Academy
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
860 students · 3.8 km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Exeter · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,305 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Courtney Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
Westbury Infant School
Westbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
189 students
Newton Poppleford Primary School
Sidmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
190 students
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School
Stalbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
190 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Topsham School a good school?
The Topsham School has a Success Index (England) of 48.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #900 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 The Topsham School rank in South West?
The Topsham School ranks #900 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #8329 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Topsham School?
The Topsham School had 189 students in 2025.
Is The Topsham School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Topsham School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Topsham School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Topsham School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.