Exeter Road Community Primary School vs Marpool Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Exmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
170 students
Marpool Primary School
Exmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
192 students
| Measure | Exeter Road Community Primary School Exmouth, South West | Marpool Primary School Exmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1682 of 1,695 | #1636 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15482 of 15,697 | #14907 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 170 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 45.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 8% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Exmouth | Exmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.exeterroad.devon.sch.uk | www.tcat.education |
The verdict
- •Marpool Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.2 vs 7.1).
- •Marpool Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (31% vs 8%).
- •Marpool Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Marpool Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 170.
- •Exeter Road Community Primary School is a local authority school while Marpool Primary School 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 Road Community Primary School better than Marpool Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marpool Primary School ranks higher (13.2 vs 7.1 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 Exeter Road Community Primary School and Marpool Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Exmouth and Exmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Exeter Road Community Primary School: 170. Marpool Primary School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exeter Road Community Primary School and Marpool Primary School rank in South West?
Exeter Road Community Primary School is 1682nd of 1,695 and Marpool Primary School is 1636th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).