Exeter Pre-Prep School vs The Topsham School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exeter Pre-Prep School
Exeter · Independent primary · Ages 3–7
71 students
The Topsham School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Exeter Pre-Prep School Exeter, South West | The Topsham School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #900 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #8329 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 71 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 189 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.exeterschool.org.uk | www.topsham.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Topsham School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 71.
- •Exeter Pre-Prep School is a independent 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 Exeter Pre-Prep School better than The Topsham School?
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 Pre-Prep School and The Topsham School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Exeter Pre-Prep School: 71. The Topsham School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exeter Pre-Prep School and The Topsham School rank in South West?
Exeter Pre-Prep School is unranked and The Topsham School is 900th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).