St James School vs Whipton Barton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 912 m 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
Whipton Barton Junior School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
212 students
| Measure | St James School Exeter, South West | Whipton Barton Junior School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 402 | #564 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1520 of 4,090 | #5392 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 985 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 985 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 50.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 58.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.whiptonbarton.org |
The verdict
- •Whipton Barton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 59.5).
- •St James School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 212.
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 Whipton Barton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Whipton Barton Junior School ranks higher (62.2 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 Whipton Barton Junior School?
About 912 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James School: 985. Whipton Barton Junior School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James School and Whipton Barton Junior School rank in South West?
St James School is 139th of 402 and Whipton Barton Junior School is 564th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).