Clyst Hydon Primary School vs The Duchy School Bradninch
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clyst Hydon Primary School
Cullompton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
24 students
The Duchy School Bradninch
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Clyst Hydon Primary School Cullompton, South West | The Duchy School Bradninch Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #157 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #1624 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 24 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 34.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Cullompton | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.clyst-hydon-primary.devon.sch.uk | www.duchy.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Duchy School Bradninch scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.6 vs 40.8).
- •The Duchy School Bradninch is the larger school with 207 students compared with 24.
- •Clyst Hydon Primary School is a local authority school while The Duchy School Bradninch is a academy 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 Hydon Primary School better than The Duchy School Bradninch?
On the Success Index (England), The Duchy School Bradninch ranks higher (83.6 vs 40.8 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 Hydon Primary School and The Duchy School Bradninch?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Cullompton and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clyst Hydon Primary School: 24. The Duchy School Bradninch: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clyst Hydon Primary School and The Duchy School Bradninch rank in South West?
Clyst Hydon Primary School is unranked and The Duchy School Bradninch is 157th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).