Countess Wear Primary School vs Isca Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countess Wear Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
171 students
Isca Academy
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
860 students
| Measure | Countess Wear Primary School Exeter, South West | Isca Academy Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1573 of 1,695 | #165 of 402 |
| National rank | #14179 of 15,697 | #1776 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 171 | 860 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 860 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 42.2% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.tcat.education | www.iscaexeter.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Isca Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 18.7).
- •Isca Academy is the larger school with 860 students compared with 171.
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 Countess Wear Primary School better than Isca Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Isca Academy ranks higher (53.9 vs 18.7 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 Countess Wear Primary School and Isca Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Countess Wear Primary School: 171. Isca Academy: 860. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Countess Wear Primary School and Isca Academy rank in South West?
Countess Wear Primary School is 1573rd of 1,695 and Isca Academy is 165th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).