St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery vs Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
284 students
| Measure | St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter, South West | Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #136 of 1,695 | #360 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1429 of 15,697 | #3698 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 201 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 284 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| 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-sidwells-ce.devon.sch.uk | www.stokehill.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 71.2).
- •Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 201.
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a academy school while Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery 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 Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery better than Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (85.0 vs 71.2 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 Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery and Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery: 201. Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery and Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School rank in South West?
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is 136th of 1,695 and Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School is 360th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).