Exwick Heights Primary School vs St David's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exwick Heights Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
496 students
St David's CofE Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
91 students
| Measure | Exwick Heights Primary School Exeter, South West | St David's CofE Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #721 of 1,695 | #777 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6811 of 15,697 | #7272 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 496 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 496 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.7% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 20% |
| 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.exwickheights.devon.sch.uk/ | www.stdavidsprimary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Exwick Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 53.3).
- •Exwick Heights Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 60%).
- •St David's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 10%).
- •Exwick Heights Primary School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 91.
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 Exwick Heights Primary School better than St David's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Exwick Heights Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 53.3 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 Exwick Heights Primary School and St David's CofE Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Exwick Heights Primary School: 496. St David's CofE Primary School: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exwick Heights Primary School and St David's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Exwick Heights Primary School is 721st of 1,695 and St David's CofE Primary School is 777th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).