St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery vs The Maynard School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 724 m 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
The Maynard School
Exeter · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
410 students
| Measure | St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter, South West | The Maynard School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #136 of 1,695 | #17 of 402 |
| National rank | #1429 of 15,697 | #152 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 201 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 60.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 85% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 91.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.9 |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-sidwells-ce.devon.sch.uk | www.maynard.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Maynard School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 85.0).
- •The Maynard School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 201.
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a academy school while The Maynard School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is co-educational and The Maynard School is girls.
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 The Maynard School?
On the Success Index (England), The Maynard School ranks higher (93.9 vs 85.0 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 The Maynard School?
About 724 m 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. The Maynard School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery and The Maynard School rank in South West?
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is 136th of 1,695 and The Maynard School is 17th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).