Limebrook Primary School and Nursery vs Plume School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery
Maldon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
137 students
Plume School
Maldon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,789 students
| Measure | Limebrook Primary School and Nursery Maldon, East of England | Plume School Maldon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #371 of 1,872 | #284 of 460 |
| National rank | #2927 of 15,697 | #2323 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 137 | 1,789 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 1,789 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 32.6% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Maldon | Maldon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | limebrookprimary.net/ | www.plume.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Limebrook Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 42.8).
- •Plume School is the larger school with 1,789 students compared with 137.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Limebrook Primary School and Nursery better than Plume School?
On the Success Index (England), Limebrook Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (75.3 vs 42.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Limebrook Primary School and Nursery and Plume School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Maldon and Maldon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery: 137. Plume School: 1,789. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Limebrook Primary School and Nursery and Plume School rank in East of England?
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery is 371st of 1,872 and Plume School is 284th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).