Alphington Primary School vs Matford Brook Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.6 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
Matford Brook Academy
Exeter · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
276 students
| Measure | Alphington Primary School Exeter, South West | Matford Brook Academy Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #885 of 1,695 | #236 of 402 |
| National rank | #8235 of 15,697 | #2303 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 472 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 74.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.matfordbrook.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Alphington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 43.4).
- •Alphington Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 276.
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 Matford Brook Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Alphington Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 43.4 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 Matford Brook Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alphington Primary School: 472. Matford Brook Academy: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alphington Primary School and Matford Brook Academy rank in South West?
Alphington Primary School is 885th of 1,695 and Matford Brook Academy is 236th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).