St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School vs St Thomas Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
615 students
St Thomas Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
193 students
| Measure | St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School Exeter, South West | St Thomas Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 1,695 | #1589 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2954 of 15,697 | #14431 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 615 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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.stleonards.devon.sch.uk | www.stthomasprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 17.0).
- •St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 43%).
- •St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 193.
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 Leonard's (CofE) Primary School better than St Thomas Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 17.0 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 Leonard's (CofE) Primary School and St Thomas Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School: 615. St Thomas Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School and St Thomas Primary School rank in South West?
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School is 295th of 1,695 and St Thomas Primary School is 1589th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).