The Topsham School vs Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Topsham School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
464 students
| Measure | The Topsham School Exeter, South West | Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #900 of 1,695 | #361 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8329 of 15,697 | #3700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 189 | 464 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 464 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 10% |
| 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.topsham.devon.sch.uk | www.trinityprimaryexeter.org |
The verdict
- •Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 48.5).
- •Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 52%).
- •The Topsham School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 189.
- •The Topsham School is a local authority school while Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School 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 The Topsham School better than Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (71.2 vs 48.5 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 Topsham School and Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Topsham School: 189. Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School: 464. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Topsham School and Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School rank in South West?
The Topsham School is 900th of 1,695 and Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School is 361st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).