Feniton Church of England Primary School vs Payhembury Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Feniton Church of England Primary School
Honiton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
Payhembury Church of England Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
| Measure | Feniton Church of England Primary School Honiton, South West | Payhembury Church of England Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #862 of 1,695 | #190 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8052 of 15,697 | #1929 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 220 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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 | Honiton | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.feniton.devon.sch.uk/ | www.payhemburyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Payhembury Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 49.7).
- •Payhembury Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 66%).
- •Payhembury Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Feniton Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 93.
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 Feniton Church of England Primary School better than Payhembury Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Payhembury Church of England Primary School ranks higher (81.5 vs 49.7 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 Feniton Church of England Primary School and Payhembury Church of England Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Honiton and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Feniton Church of England Primary School: 220. Payhembury Church of England Primary School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Feniton Church of England Primary School and Payhembury Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Feniton Church of England Primary School is 862nd of 1,695 and Payhembury Church of England Primary School is 190th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).