St Nicholas Catholic Primary School vs Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 944 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
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
204 students
| Measure | St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Exeter, South West | Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1619 of 1,695 | #1657 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14722 of 15,697 | #15084 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 269 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.st-nicholas-exeter.devon.sch.uk/website | www.whiptonbarton.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.8 vs 11.7).
- •St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 204.
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 Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Catholic Primary School ranks higher (14.8 vs 11.7 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 Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School?
About 944 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. Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Nicholas Catholic Primary School and Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School rank in South West?
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is 1619th of 1,695 and Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School is 1657th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).