Bowhill Primary School vs West Exe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 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
West Exe School
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,237 students
| Measure | Bowhill Primary School Exeter, South West | West Exe School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1290 of 1,695 | #116 of 402 |
| National rank | #11712 of 15,697 | #1333 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 451 | 1,237 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 1,237 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bowhill.devon.sch.uk/ | www.westexe.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Exe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 32.6).
- •West Exe School is the larger school with 1,237 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 Bowhill Primary School better than West Exe School?
On the Success Index (England), West Exe School ranks higher (63.2 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 West Exe School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowhill Primary School: 451. West Exe School: 1,237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowhill Primary School and West Exe School rank in South West?
Bowhill Primary School is 1290th of 1,695 and West Exe School is 116th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).