Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School vs Clyst St Mary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
Clyst St Mary Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
| Measure | Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School Exeter, South West | Clyst St Mary Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #874 of 1,695 | #571 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8110 of 15,697 | #5475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 347 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 110.2% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 10% |
| 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.tcat.education | www.clyststmary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Clyst St Mary Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 49.5).
- •Clyst St Mary Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 56%).
- •Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 170.
- •Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School is a academy school while Clyst St Mary 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 Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School better than Clyst St Mary Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Clyst St Mary Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 49.5 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 Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School and Clyst St Mary Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School: 347. Clyst St Mary Primary School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School and Clyst St Mary Primary School rank in South West?
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School is 874th of 1,695 and Clyst St Mary Primary School is 571st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).