Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery vs Willowbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 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
Willowbrook School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
| Measure | Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter, South West | Willowbrook School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1664 of 1,695 | #1634 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15166 of 15,697 | #14900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 477 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 477 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 28.5% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 22% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.pinhoecofeprimaryschool.co.uk | www.willowbrook.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Willowbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.3 vs 10.9).
- •Willowbrook School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 22%).
- •Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 477 students compared with 432.
- •Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a local authority school while Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook School?
On the Success Index (England), Willowbrook School ranks higher (13.3 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 Willowbrook School?
About 1.5 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. Willowbrook School: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery and Willowbrook School rank in South West?
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery is 1664th of 1,695 and Willowbrook School is 1634th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).