Alphington Primary School vs Bowhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alphington Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
Bowhill Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
451 students
| Measure | Alphington Primary School Exeter, South West | Bowhill Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #885 of 1,695 | #1290 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8235 of 15,697 | #11712 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 472 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.alphington.devon.sch.uk/ | www.bowhill.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alphington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 32.6).
- •Alphington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 55%).
- •Alphington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 1%).
- •Alphington Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 451.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alphington Primary School better than Bowhill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alphington Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 32.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alphington Primary School and Bowhill Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alphington Primary School: 472. Bowhill Primary School: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alphington Primary School and Bowhill Primary School rank in South West?
Alphington Primary School is 885th of 1,695 and Bowhill Primary School is 1290th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).