Christow Primary School vs Doddiscombsleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christow Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
100 students
Doddiscombsleigh Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
38 students
| Measure | Christow Primary School Exeter, South West | Doddiscombsleigh Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #24 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #262 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 100 | 38 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 38 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 54.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| 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.christowprimary.org.uk | www.doddi.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Christow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 94.5).
- •Christow Primary School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 38.
- •Christow Primary School is a academy school while Doddiscombsleigh Primary School is a local authority 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 Christow Primary School better than Doddiscombsleigh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christow Primary School ranks higher (95.7 vs 94.5 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 Christow Primary School and Doddiscombsleigh Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christow Primary School: 100. Doddiscombsleigh Primary School: 38. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christow Primary School and Doddiscombsleigh Primary School rank in South West?
Christow Primary School is 24th of 1,695 and Doddiscombsleigh Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).