The King's School vs Whimple Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The King's School
Ottery St Mary · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,097 students
Whimple Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
| Measure | The King's School Ottery St Mary, South West | Whimple Primary School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 402 | #1104 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #874 of 4,090 | #10131 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,097 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,097 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.7 | – |
| town | Ottery St Mary | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.thekings.devon.sch.uk/ | www.exevalleyfederation.co.uk/Whimple/ |
The verdict
- •The King's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 40.1).
- •The King's School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 125.
- •The King's School is a academy school while Whimple Primary 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 The King's School better than Whimple Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The King's School ranks higher (73.1 vs 40.1 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 The King's School and Whimple Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Ottery St Mary and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The King's School: 1,097. Whimple Primary School: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The King's School and Whimple Primary School rank in South West?
The King's School is 66th of 402 and Whimple Primary School is 1104th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).