St Nicholas Catholic Primary School vs St Peter's Church of England Aided School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 635 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Exeter · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,305 students
| Measure | St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Exeter, South West | St Peter's Church of England Aided School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1619 of 1,695 | #37 of 402 |
| National rank | #14722 of 15,697 | #497 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 269 | 1,305 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 1,305 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-nicholas-exeter.devon.sch.uk/website | www.spexe.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Church of England Aided School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 14.8).
- •St Peter's Church of England Aided School is the larger school with 1,305 students compared with 269.
- •St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St Peter's Church of England Aided 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 Nicholas Catholic Primary School better than St Peter's Church of England Aided School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Church of England Aided School ranks higher (83.2 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 Nicholas Catholic Primary School and St Peter's Church of England Aided School?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School: 269. St Peter's Church of England Aided School: 1,305. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Nicholas Catholic Primary School and St Peter's Church of England Aided School rank in South West?
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is 1619th of 1,695 and St Peter's Church of England Aided School is 37th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).