Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School vs Whimple Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.5 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
Whimple Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
| Measure | Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Exeter, South West | Whimple Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1354 of 1,695 | #1104 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12294 of 15,697 | #10131 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 155 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 129.2% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 58% |
| 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.rockbeare-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk | www.exevalleyfederation.co.uk/Whimple/ |
The verdict
- •Whimple Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 29.6).
- •Whimple Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 57%).
- •Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 125.
- •Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is a academy school while Whimple 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School better than Whimple Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whimple Primary School ranks higher (40.1 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 Whimple Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School: 155. Whimple Primary School: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School and Whimple Primary School rank in South West?
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School is 1354th of 1,695 and Whimple Primary School is 1104th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).