Countess Wear Primary School vs The Topsham School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.1 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
The Topsham School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Countess Wear Primary School Exeter, South West | The Topsham School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1573 of 1,695 | #900 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14179 of 15,697 | #8329 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 171 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 42.2% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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.topsham.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Topsham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.5 vs 18.7).
- •The Topsham School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 31%).
- •The Topsham School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •The Topsham School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 171.
- •Countess Wear Primary School is a academy school while The Topsham 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 Countess Wear Primary School better than The Topsham School?
On the Success Index (England), The Topsham School ranks higher (48.5 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 The Topsham School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Countess Wear Primary School: 171. The Topsham School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Countess Wear Primary School and The Topsham School rank in South West?
Countess Wear Primary School is 1573rd of 1,695 and The Topsham School is 900th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).