Cranbrook Education Campus vs Whimple Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbrook Education Campus
Exeter · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,066 students
Whimple Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
| Measure | Cranbrook Education Campus Exeter, South West | Whimple Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #200 of 402 | #1104 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2012 of 4,090 | #10131 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,066 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,066 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.5% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk | www.exevalleyfederation.co.uk/Whimple/ |
The verdict
- •Cranbrook Education Campus scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 40.1).
- •Cranbrook Education Campus does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 58%).
- •Cranbrook Education Campus does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Cranbrook Education Campus is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 125.
- •Cranbrook Education Campus is a academy school while Whimple 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 Cranbrook Education Campus better than Whimple Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cranbrook Education Campus ranks higher (49.1 vs 40.1 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 Cranbrook Education Campus and Whimple Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranbrook Education Campus: 1,066. Whimple Primary School: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranbrook Education Campus and Whimple Primary School rank in South West?
Cranbrook Education Campus is 200th of 402 and Whimple Primary School is 1104th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).