Newtown Primary School vs St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 522 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
| Measure | Newtown Primary School Exeter, South West | St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #192 of 1,695 | #136 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1943 of 15,697 | #1429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 128 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 61% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 25% |
| 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.newtownprimaryexeter.org | www.st-sidwells-ce.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 81.4).
- •Newtown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 79%).
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 13%).
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 201 students compared with 128.
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 Newtown Primary School better than St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (85.0 vs 81.4 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 Newtown Primary School and St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newtown Primary School: 128. St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newtown Primary School and St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery rank in South West?
Newtown Primary School is 192nd of 1,695 and St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is 136th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).