Bassetts Farm Primary School vs Exmouth Community College
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.
Bassetts Farm Primary School
Exmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
451 students
Exmouth Community College
Exmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,031 students
| Measure | Bassetts Farm Primary School Exmouth, South West | Exmouth Community College Exmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1100 of 1,695 | #198 of 402 |
| National rank | #10113 of 15,697 | #2007 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 451 | 2,031 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 2,031 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 107.4% | 76.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Exmouth | Exmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bassetts-farm.devon.sch.uk | exmouthcollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Exmouth Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 40.1).
- •Exmouth Community College is the larger school with 2,031 students compared with 451.
- •Bassetts Farm Primary School is a local authority school while Exmouth Community College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bassetts Farm Primary School better than Exmouth Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Exmouth Community College ranks higher (49.2 vs 40.1 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 Bassetts Farm Primary School and Exmouth Community College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Exmouth and Exmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bassetts Farm Primary School: 451. Exmouth Community College: 2,031. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bassetts Farm Primary School and Exmouth Community College rank in South West?
Bassetts Farm Primary School is 1100th of 1,695 and Exmouth Community College is 198th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).