Montgomery Primary School vs St Thomas Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 528 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 Thomas Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
193 students
| Measure | Montgomery Primary School Exeter, South West | St Thomas Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1396 of 1,695 | #1589 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12635 of 15,697 | #14431 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 437 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 43% |
| 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 | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.montgomeryprimary.org.uk | www.stthomasprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.9 vs 17.0).
- •Montgomery Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 43%).
- •Montgomery Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Montgomery Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 193.
- •Montgomery Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas 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 Thomas Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Montgomery Primary School ranks higher (27.9 vs 17.0 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 Thomas Primary School?
About 528 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Montgomery Primary School: 437. St Thomas Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Montgomery Primary School and St Thomas Primary School rank in South West?
Montgomery Primary School is 1396th of 1,695 and St Thomas Primary School is 1589th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).