Exeter Cathedral School vs St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 928 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exeter Cathedral School
Exeter · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
152 students
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
| Measure | Exeter Cathedral School Exeter, South West | St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #136 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #1429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 152 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 201 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 50.7% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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.exetercathedralschool.co.uk | www.st-sidwells-ce.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 201 students compared with 152.
- •Exeter Cathedral School is a independent school while St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 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 Exeter Cathedral School better than St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Exeter Cathedral School and St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Exeter Cathedral School: 152. St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exeter Cathedral School and St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery rank in South West?
Exeter Cathedral School is unranked and St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is 136th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).