West Hill Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ottery St Mary, South West EX11 1UQ · Devon
#14 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#134 of 15,697 nationally
About West Hill Primary School
West Hill Primary School is a local authority primary located in Ottery St Mary, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 216 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 97.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 14th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (98th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (96th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 216; capacity filled 99.1%.
There are 3 schools in Ottery St Mary; West Hill Primary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)91%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)25%
- 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%)3.2%
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 West Hill Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 216
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 91%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 25%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near West Hill Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The King's School
Ottery St Mary · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,097 students · 2.6 km away
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Sidmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
83 students · 2.8 km away
Ottery St Mary Primary School
Ottery St Mary · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
424 students · 4.0 km away
Whimple Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
125 students · 4.2 km away
Newton Poppleford Primary School
Sidmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students · 4.6 km away
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students · 5.0 km away
Cranbrook Education Campus
Exeter · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,066 students · 5.8 km away
Feniton Church of England Primary School
Honiton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students · 6.4 km away
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
476 students · 6.6 km away
Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
42 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Patchway, Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Marldon Church of England Primary School
Paignton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Harnham Infants' School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
215 students
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
Sefton Park Infant School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
213 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Hill Primary School a good school?
West Hill Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 97.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #14 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 West Hill Primary School rank in South West?
West Hill Primary School ranks #14 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #134 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Hill Primary School?
West Hill Primary School had 216 students in 2025.
Is West Hill Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Hill Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near West Hill Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Hill Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.