Pilgrim Primary Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Plymouth, South West PL1 5BQ · Plymouth
#776 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#7268 of 15,697 nationally
About Pilgrim Primary Academy
Pilgrim Primary Academy is a academy primary located in Plymouth, in the Plymouth local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 361 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 53.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 776th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 361; capacity filled 86%.
There are 98 schools in Plymouth; Pilgrim Primary Academy ranks 45th of 94 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)37.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pilgrim Primary Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 361
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 37.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 86%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Pilgrim Primary Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students · 355 m away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
192 students · 508 m away
Fletewood School and Nursery
Plymouth · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
48 students · 560 m away
Stuart Road Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students · 750 m away
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
190 students · 795 m away
Millbay Academy
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
526 students · 808 m away
Mount Street Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
253 students · 818 m away
Plymouth High School for Girls
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students · 885 m away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
276 students · 1.1 km away
High Street Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
214 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Willowdown Primary School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
361 students
Covingham Park Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
361 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
Aloeric Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
St Stephens Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
363 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pilgrim Primary Academy a good school?
Pilgrim Primary Academy has a Success Index (England) of 53.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #776 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pilgrim Primary Academy rank in South West?
Pilgrim Primary Academy ranks #776 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #7268 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pilgrim Primary Academy?
Pilgrim Primary Academy had 361 students in 2025.
Is Pilgrim Primary Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Pilgrim Primary Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Pilgrim Primary Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pilgrim Primary Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.