St Edward's CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Plymouth, South West PL6 5ST · Plymouth
#341 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3495 of 15,697 nationally
About St Edward's CofE Primary School
St Edward's CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in Plymouth, in the Plymouth local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 210 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 72.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 341st of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (84th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 210; capacity filled 97.2%.
There are 98 schools in Plymouth; St Edward's CofE Primary School ranks 22nd 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%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- 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%)9%
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 St Edward's CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 210
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Edward's CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students · 797 m away
Austin Farm Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
108 students · 829 m away
Leigham Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
374 students · 936 m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
487 students · 1.0 km away
Eggbuckland Community College
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,007 students · 1.1 km away
Tor Bridge Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 1.1 km away
Tor Bridge High
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,121 students · 1.2 km away
Widey Court Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
615 students · 1.4 km away
Compton CofE Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
429 students · 1.6 km away
Thornbury Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
279 students · 1.6 km away
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Edward's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Edward's CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 72.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #341 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 St Edward's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
St Edward's CofE Primary School ranks #341 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3495 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Edward's CofE Primary School?
St Edward's CofE Primary School had 210 students in 2025.
Is St Edward's CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Edward's CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Edward's CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Edward's CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.