Exeter School vs Newtown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 833 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exeter School
Exeter · Independent all-through · Ages 6–19
973 students
Newtown Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Exeter School Exeter, South West | Newtown Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #345 of 402 | #192 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3423 of 4,090 | #1943 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 6–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 973 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 128 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 61% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 22.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.15 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.4 | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.exeterschool.org.uk | www.newtownprimaryexeter.org |
The verdict
- •Newtown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 21.5).
- •Exeter School is the larger school with 973 students compared with 128.
- •Exeter School is a independent school while Newtown 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Exeter School better than Newtown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 21.5 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 School and Newtown Primary School?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Exeter School: 973. Newtown Primary School: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exeter School and Newtown Primary School rank in South West?
Exeter School is 345th of 402 and Newtown Primary School is 192nd of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).