Bowhill Primary School vs Kings' Forest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 112 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowhill Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
451 students
Kings' Forest Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
| Measure | Bowhill Primary School Exeter, South West | Kings' Forest Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1290 of 1,695 | #662 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11712 of 15,697 | #6202 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 451 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 107.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 4% |
| 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 | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bowhill.devon.sch.uk/ | www.kingsforestschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kings' Forest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 32.6).
- •Kings' Forest Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 55%).
- •Kings' Forest Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 1%).
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 Bowhill Primary School better than Kings' Forest Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kings' Forest Primary School ranks higher (58.3 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 Bowhill Primary School and Kings' Forest Primary School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowhill Primary School: 451. Kings' Forest Primary School: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowhill Primary School and Kings' Forest Primary School rank in South West?
Bowhill Primary School is 1290th of 1,695 and Kings' Forest Primary School is 662nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).