St Peter's Church of England Aided School vs Woodwater Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 491 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Exeter · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,305 students
Woodwater Academy
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
329 students
| Measure | St Peter's Church of England Aided School Exeter, South West | Woodwater Academy Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 402 | #775 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #497 of 4,090 | #7257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,305 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,305 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.spexe.org/ | www.woodwater.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Church of England Aided School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 53.4).
- •St Peter's Church of England Aided School is the larger school with 1,305 students compared with 329.
- •St Peter's Church of England Aided School is a local authority school while Woodwater Academy is a academy 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 Peter's Church of England Aided School better than Woodwater Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Church of England Aided School ranks higher (83.2 vs 53.4 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 Peter's Church of England Aided School and Woodwater Academy?
About 491 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Peter's Church of England Aided School: 1,305. Woodwater Academy: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Peter's Church of England Aided School and Woodwater Academy rank in South West?
St Peter's Church of England Aided School is 37th of 402 and Woodwater Academy is 775th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).