Exminster Community Primary 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.
Exminster Community Primary
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
388 students
The Topsham School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Exminster Community Primary Exeter, South West | The Topsham School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #337 of 1,695 | #900 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3442 of 15,697 | #8329 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 388 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 388 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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.exminsterschool.co.uk | www.topsham.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Exminster Community Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 48.5).
- •Exminster Community Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 52%).
- •The Topsham School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •Exminster Community Primary is the larger school with 388 students compared with 189.
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 The Topsham School?
On the Success Index (England), Exminster Community Primary ranks higher (72.4 vs 48.5 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 Exminster Community Primary 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?
Exminster Community Primary: 388. The Topsham School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exminster Community Primary and The Topsham School rank in South West?
Exminster Community Primary is 337th of 1,695 and The Topsham School is 900th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).