Primary schools in Exeter, ranked
The 48 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.
Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.
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Christow Primary School
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44%higher standard100%expected standard -
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The Duchy School Bradninch
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15%higher standard85%expected standard -
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Tedburn St Mary School
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24%higher standard82%expected standard -
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Newtown Primary School
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13%higher standard81%expected standard -
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
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25%higher standard79%expected standard -
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Payhembury Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
12%higher standard76%expected standard -
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Exminster Community Primary
Community school
9%higher standard76%expected standard -
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Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
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13%higher standard75%expected standard -
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
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13%higher standard75%expected standard -
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Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
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10%higher standard75%expected standard -
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Whipton Barton Junior School
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15%higher standard73%expected standard -
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Cockwood Primary School
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7%higher standard73%expected standard -
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Broadclyst Community Primary School
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5%higher standard73%expected standard -
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Dunsford Community Academy
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0%higher standard73%expected standard -
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Woodbury Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school
9%higher standard72%expected standard -
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School
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17%higher standard71%expected standard -
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Kenton Primary School
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0%higher standard70%expected standard -
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Kenn Church of England Primary School
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25%higher standard69%expected standard -
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Stoke Hill Junior School
Community school
11%higher standard69%expected standard -
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
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12%higher standard67%expected standard -
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Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School
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0%higher standard67%expected standard -
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Clyst St Mary Primary School
Community school
10%higher standard66%expected standard -
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Exwick Heights Primary School
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10%higher standard66%expected standard -
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Alphington Primary School
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3%higher standard66%expected standard -
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Cranbrook Education Campus
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2%higher standard66%expected standard -
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Woodwater Academy
Academy sponsor led
11%higher standard65%expected standard -
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Thomas Hall School
Free schools
7%higher standard64%expected standard -
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Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School
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0%higher standard64%expected standard -
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St David's CofE Primary School
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20%higher standard60%expected standard -
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Thorverton Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
13%higher standard60%expected standard -
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Ide Primary School
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12%higher standard60%expected standard -
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St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School
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3%higher standard60%expected standard -
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Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Voluntary controlled school
0%higher standard58%expected standard -
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Whimple Primary School
Community school
0%higher standard58%expected standard -
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Wynstream Primary School Academy
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2%higher standard57%expected standard -
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Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
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0%higher standard57%expected standard -
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Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
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12%higher standard56%expected standard -
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Montgomery Primary School
Foundation school
2%higher standard56%expected standard -
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Silverton Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
0%higher standard56%expected standard -
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Bowhill Primary School
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1%higher standard55%expected standard -
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Newton St Cyres Primary School
Community school
7%higher standard53%expected standard -
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Westclyst Community Primary School
Free schools
5%higher standard53%expected standard -
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The Topsham School
Community school
14%higher standard52%expected standard -
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Willowbrook School
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0%higher standard44%expected standard -
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St Thomas Primary School
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0%higher standard43%expected standard -
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
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0%higher standard32%expected standard -
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Countess Wear Primary School
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7%higher standard31%expected standard -
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Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Voluntary aided school
0%higher standard22%expected standard
Common questions
- Which is the best primary school in Exeter?
- By 2024/25 exam results alone, Christow Primary School ranks first of 48 ranked primary schools in Exeter, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
- How are schools in Exeter ranked?
- Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
- How many primary schools are ranked in Exeter?
- 48 primary schools in Exeter published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.
Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.