Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Plymouth, South West PL5 2DT · Plymouth
#1107 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#10177 of 15,697 nationally
About Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School is a academy primary located in Plymouth, in the Plymouth local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–7. In 2025 it enrolled 165 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 39.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1107th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (40th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 165; capacity filled 91.7%.
There are 98 schools in Plymouth; Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School ranks 56th 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)25.5%
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 Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 165
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
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Knowle Primary School
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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
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Shakespeare Primary School
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All Saints Church of England Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 39.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1107 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 Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School rank in South West?
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School ranks #1107 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #10177 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School?
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School had 165 students in 2025.
Is Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.