Wembury Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Plymouth, South West PL9 0EB · Devon
#482 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#4749 of 15,697 nationally
About Wembury Primary School
Wembury Primary School is a academy primary located in Plymouth, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 194 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 65.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 482nd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (94th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 194; capacity filled 92.4%.
There are 98 schools in Plymouth; Wembury Primary School ranks 29th 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%)64%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- 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%)5.7%
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 Wembury Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 194
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 5.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 64%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Wembury Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
Newton Ferrers Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
125 students · 2.7 km away
Coombe Dean School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,000 students · 3.1 km away
Goosewell Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
394 students · 3.2 km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students · 3.4 km away
Elburton Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
470 students · 3.6 km away
Plymstock School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,515 students · 4.1 km away
Hooe Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
212 students · 4.1 km away
Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Sherford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
347 students · 4.3 km away
Pomphlett Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students · 4.5 km away
Oreston Community Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
331 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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194 students
Compass Point Primary School
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194 students
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
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194 students
Hyde Park Infants' School
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194 students
Wedmore First School Academy
Wedmore · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
193 students
Woodford Valley Church of England Aided School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wembury Primary School a good school?
Wembury Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 65.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #482 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 Wembury Primary School rank in South West?
Wembury Primary School ranks #482 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #4749 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wembury Primary School?
Wembury Primary School had 194 students in 2025.
Is Wembury Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wembury Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Wembury Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wembury Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.