Montgomery Primary School vs St David's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 818 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
437 students
St David's CofE Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
91 students
| Measure | Montgomery Primary School Exeter, South West | St David's CofE Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1396 of 1,695 | #777 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12635 of 15,697 | #7272 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 437 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.montgomeryprimary.org.uk | www.stdavidsprimary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St David's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 27.9).
- •St David's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 56%).
- •St David's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 2%).
- •Montgomery Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 91.
- •Montgomery Primary School is a local authority school while St David's CofE Primary School 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 Montgomery Primary School better than St David's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St David's CofE Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 27.9 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 Montgomery Primary School and St David's CofE Primary School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Montgomery Primary School: 437. St David's CofE Primary School: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Montgomery Primary School and St David's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Montgomery Primary School is 1396th 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).