St Luke's Church of England School vs St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 893 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Luke's Church of England School
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
870 students
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students
| Measure | St Luke's Church of England School Exeter, South West | St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 402 | #1619 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1772 of 4,090 | #14722 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 870 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 870 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.20 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | stlukescofe.school/ | www.st-nicholas-exeter.devon.sch.uk/website |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 14.8).
- •St Luke's Church of England School is the larger school with 870 students compared with 269.
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 Luke's Church of England School better than St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Luke's Church of England School ranks higher (54.0 vs 14.8 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 Luke's Church of England School and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?
About 893 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Luke's Church of England School: 870. St Nicholas Catholic Primary School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Luke's Church of England School and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
St Luke's Church of England School is 164th of 402 and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is 1619th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).