Christow Primary School vs Dunsford Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.6 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
Dunsford Community Academy
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
97 students
| Measure | Christow Primary School Exeter, South West | Dunsford Community Academy Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 1,695 | #601 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #262 of 15,697 | #5713 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 100 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 1.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 115.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 44% | 0% |
| 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 | dunsford-lap.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 60.7).
- •Christow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 73%).
- •Christow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (44% vs 0%).
- •Christow Primary School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 97.
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 Dunsford Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Christow Primary School ranks higher (95.7 vs 60.7 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 Dunsford Community Academy?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christow Primary School: 100. Dunsford Community Academy: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christow Primary School and Dunsford Community Academy rank in South West?
Christow Primary School is 24th of 1,695 and Dunsford Community Academy is 601st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).