Whimple Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Exeter, South West EX5 2TS · Devon
#1104 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#10131 of 15,697 nationally
About Whimple Primary School
Whimple 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 125 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 40.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1104th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (94th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 125; capacity filled 89.3%.
There are 67 schools in Exeter; Whimple Primary School ranks 47th 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%)58%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- 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%)5.6%
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 Whimple Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 125
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 5.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 58%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Whimple Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Cranbrook Education Campus
Exeter · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,066 students · 3.4 km away
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students · 3.5 km away
West Hill Primary School
Ottery St Mary · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students · 4.2 km away
Clyst Hydon Primary School
Cullompton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
24 students · 4.4 km away
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
476 students · 4.7 km away
The King's School
Ottery St Mary · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,097 students · 4.9 km away
Plymtree Church of England Primary School
Cullompton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
54 students · 5.6 km away
Feniton Church of England Primary School
Honiton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students · 5.8 km away
Clyst Vale Community College
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
944 students · 6.0 km away
Broadclyst Community Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
524 students · 6.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Marshfield Church of England Primary School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
Twyning School
Tewkesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Innsworth Infant School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
126 students
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Shaftesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Culmstock Primary School
Cullompton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
123 students
Catcott Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
127 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whimple Primary School a good school?
Whimple Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 40.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1104 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 Whimple Primary School rank in South West?
Whimple Primary School ranks #1104 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #10131 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whimple Primary School?
Whimple Primary School had 125 students in 2025.
Is Whimple Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whimple Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Whimple Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whimple Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.