Exminster Community Primary vs Matford Brook Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exminster Community Primary
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
388 students
Matford Brook Academy
Exeter · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
276 students
| Measure | Exminster Community Primary Exeter, South West | Matford Brook Academy Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #337 of 1,695 | #236 of 402 |
| National rank | #3442 of 15,697 | #2303 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 388 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 388 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 74.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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.exminsterschool.co.uk | www.matfordbrook.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Exminster Community Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 43.4).
- •Exminster Community Primary is the larger school with 388 students compared with 276.
- •Exminster Community Primary is a local authority school while Matford Brook Academy 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 Exminster Community Primary better than Matford Brook Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Exminster Community Primary ranks higher (72.4 vs 43.4 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 Exminster Community Primary and Matford Brook Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Exminster Community Primary: 388. Matford Brook Academy: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exminster Community Primary and Matford Brook Academy rank in South West?
Exminster Community Primary is 337th of 1,695 and Matford Brook Academy is 236th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).