St James School vs Willowbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 242 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
Willowbrook School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
| Measure | St James School Exeter, South West | Willowbrook School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 402 | #1634 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1520 of 4,090 | #14900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 985 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 985 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.willowbrook.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 13.3).
- •St James School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 432.
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 Willowbrook School?
On the Success Index (England), St James School ranks higher (59.5 vs 13.3 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 James School and Willowbrook School?
About 242 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James School: 985. Willowbrook School: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James School and Willowbrook School rank in South West?
St James School is 139th of 402 and Willowbrook School is 1634th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).