Whipton Barton Junior School vs Woodwater Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Whipton Barton Junior School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
212 students
Woodwater Academy
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
329 students
| Measure | Whipton Barton Junior School Exeter, South West | Woodwater Academy Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #564 of 1,695 | #775 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5392 of 15,697 | #7257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 58.9% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 11% |
| 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.whiptonbarton.org | www.woodwater.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whipton Barton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 53.4).
- •Whipton Barton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 65%).
- •Whipton Barton Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
- •Woodwater Academy is the larger school with 329 students compared with 212.
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 Whipton Barton Junior School better than Woodwater Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whipton Barton Junior School ranks higher (62.2 vs 53.4 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 Whipton Barton Junior School and Woodwater Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Whipton Barton Junior School: 212. Woodwater Academy: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Whipton Barton Junior School and Woodwater Academy rank in South West?
Whipton Barton Junior School is 564th of 1,695 and Woodwater Academy is 775th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).