Newton St Cyres Primary School vs Thomas Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.5 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
Thomas Hall School
Exeter · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
438 students
| Measure | Newton St Cyres Primary School Exeter, South West | Thomas Hall School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1008 of 1,695 | #281 of 402 |
| National rank | #9345 of 15,697 | #2654 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 133 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 120.9% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.exevalleyfederation.co.uk/Newton-St-Cryes/ | www.thomashallschool.org |
The verdict
- •Newton St Cyres Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 36.0).
- •Thomas Hall School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 53%).
- •Thomas Hall School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 133.
- •Newton St Cyres Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Hall 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 Newton St Cyres Primary School better than Thomas Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton St Cyres Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 36.0 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 Newton St Cyres Primary School and Thomas Hall School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton St Cyres Primary School: 133. Thomas Hall School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton St Cyres Primary School and Thomas Hall School rank in South West?
Newton St Cyres Primary School is 1008th of 1,695 and Thomas Hall School is 281st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).