Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery vs St Luke's Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
477 students
St Luke's Church of England School
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
870 students
| Measure | Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter, South West | St Luke's Church of England School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1664 of 1,695 | #164 of 402 |
| National rank | #15166 of 15,697 | #1772 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 477 | 870 |
| Pupils on roll | 477 | 870 |
| Free school meals | 28.5% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.20 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.pinhoecofeprimaryschool.co.uk | stlukescofe.school/ |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 10.9).
- •St Luke's Church of England School is the larger school with 870 students compared with 477.
- •Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a local authority school while St Luke's Church of England 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 Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery better than St Luke's Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), St Luke's Church of England School ranks higher (54.0 vs 10.9 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 Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery and St Luke's Church of England School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery: 477. St Luke's Church of England School: 870. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery and St Luke's Church of England School rank in South West?
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery is 1664th of 1,695 and St Luke's Church of England School is 164th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).