Cockwood Primary School vs The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockwood Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Exmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
151 students
| Measure | Cockwood Primary School Exeter, South West | The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School Exmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #610 of 1,695 | #882 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5761 of 15,697 | #8209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 86 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 151 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | Exmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | cockwood-primary.co.uk/ | www.beacon-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cockwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 49.1).
- •Cockwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 57%).
- •The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 86.
- •Cockwood Primary School is a academy school while The Beacon Church of England (VA) 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 Cockwood Primary School better than The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cockwood Primary School ranks higher (60.4 vs 49.1 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 Cockwood Primary School and The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockwood Primary School: 86. The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockwood Primary School and The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School rank in South West?
Cockwood Primary School is 610th of 1,695 and The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School is 882nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).