The Maynard School vs Thomas Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Maynard School
Exeter · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
410 students
Thomas Hall School
Exeter · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
438 students
| Measure | The Maynard School Exeter, South West | Thomas Hall School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 402 | #281 of 402 |
| National rank | #152 of 4,090 | #2654 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 410 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 438 |
| Free school meals | – | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.5 | 34.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 85% | 25% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 91.7% | 46.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.12 | 2.94 |
| A level points per entry | 47.9 | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.maynard.co.uk/ | www.thomashallschool.org |
The verdict
- •The Maynard School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 36.0).
- •Thomas Hall School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 410.
- •The Maynard School is a independent school while Thomas Hall School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •The Maynard School is girls and Thomas Hall School is co-educational.
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 Maynard School better than Thomas Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), The Maynard School ranks higher (93.9 vs 36.0 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 The Maynard School and Thomas Hall School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Maynard School: 410. Thomas Hall School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Maynard School and Thomas Hall School rank in South West?
The Maynard School is 17th of 402 and Thomas Hall School is 281st of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).