Marpool Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marpool Primary School
Exmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
192 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Exmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
185 students
| Measure | Marpool Primary School Exmouth, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Exmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1636 of 1,695 | #1549 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14907 of 15,697 | #13911 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 192 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 45.7% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Exmouth | Exmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.tcat.education | www.stjosephsprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.5 vs 13.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (36% vs 31%).
- •Marpool Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Marpool Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 185.
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 Marpool Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth ranks higher (20.5 vs 13.2 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 Marpool Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Exmouth and Exmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marpool Primary School: 192. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marpool Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth rank in South West?
Marpool Primary School is 1636th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth is 1549th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).