St James School vs Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James School
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
985 students
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
284 students
| Measure | St James School Exeter, South West | Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #139 of 402 | #360 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1520 of 4,090 | #3698 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 985 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 985 | 284 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stjamesexeter.co.uk/ | www.stokehill.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 59.5).
- •St James School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 284.
- •St James School is a academy school while Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery 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 St James School better than Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (71.2 vs 59.5 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 James School and Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James School: 985. Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James School and Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School rank in South West?
St James School is 139th of 402 and Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School is 360th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).