St David's CofE 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, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St David's CofE Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
91 students
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
| Measure | St David's CofE Primary School Exeter, South West | St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #777 of 1,695 | #136 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7272 of 15,697 | #1429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 91 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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.stdavidsprimary.devon.sch.uk | 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 53.3).
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 60%).
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 20%).
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 201 students compared with 91.
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 St David's CofE 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 53.3 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 St David's CofE Primary School and St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St David's CofE Primary School: 91. St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St David's CofE Primary School and St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery rank in South West?
St David's CofE Primary School is 777th 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).