Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School vs West Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
West Hill Primary School
Ottery St Mary · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Exeter, South West | West Hill Primary School Ottery St Mary, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1354 of 1,695 | #14 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12294 of 15,697 | #134 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 155 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 3.2% |
| Capacity filled | 129.2% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Ottery St Mary |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.rockbeare-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk | www.west-hill-primary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •West Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.5 vs 29.6).
- •West Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 57%).
- •West Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 0%).
- •West Hill Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 155.
- •Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is a academy school while West Hill Primary School is a local authority 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 Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School better than West Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Hill Primary School ranks higher (97.5 vs 29.6 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 Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School and West Hill Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Ottery St Mary in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School: 155. West Hill Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School and West Hill Primary School rank in South West?
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is 1354th of 1,695 and West Hill Primary School is 14th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).