Newton St Cyres Primary School vs Queen Elizabeth's
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton St Cyres Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
133 students
Queen Elizabeth's
Crediton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,096 students
| Measure | Newton St Cyres Primary School Exeter, South West | Queen Elizabeth's Crediton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1008 of 1,695 | #145 of 402 |
| National rank | #9345 of 15,697 | #1605 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 133 | 1,096 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 1,096 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 120.9% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.3 |
| town | Exeter | Crediton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.exevalleyfederation.co.uk/Newton-St-Cryes/ | www.qe.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 43.7).
- •Queen Elizabeth's is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 133.
- •Newton St Cyres Primary School is a local authority school while Queen Elizabeth's 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 Newton St Cyres Primary School better than Queen Elizabeth's?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's ranks higher (57.6 vs 43.7 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 Newton St Cyres Primary School and Queen Elizabeth's?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Crediton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton St Cyres Primary School: 133. Queen Elizabeth's: 1,096. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton St Cyres Primary School and Queen Elizabeth's rank in South West?
Newton St Cyres Primary School is 1008th of 1,695 and Queen Elizabeth's is 145th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).