Bowhill Primary School vs St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 713 m 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
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
175 students
| Measure | Bowhill Primary School Exeter, South West | St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1290 of 1,695 | #547 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11712 of 15,697 | #5260 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 451 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 49.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 13% |
| 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.bowhill.devon.sch.uk/ | www.stgabrielsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 32.6).
- •St Gabriel's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 55%).
- •St Gabriel's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 1%).
- •Bowhill Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 175.
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 St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gabriel's CofE Primary School ranks higher (62.9 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 Bowhill Primary School and St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?
About 713 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowhill Primary School: 451. St Gabriel's CofE Primary School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowhill Primary School and St Gabriel's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Bowhill Primary School is 1290th of 1,695 and St Gabriel's CofE Primary School is 547th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).