All Saints Church of England Academy vs Pennycross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 618 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Church of England Academy
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
668 students
Pennycross Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
| Measure | All Saints Church of England Academy Plymouth, South West | Pennycross Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #314 of 402 | #309 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3018 of 4,090 | #3147 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 668 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 668 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.38 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.asap.org.uk/ | www.pennycross.school |
The verdict
- •Pennycross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 28.9).
- •All Saints Church of England Academy is the larger school with 668 students compared with 402.
- •All Saints Church of England Academy is a academy school while Pennycross Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 All Saints Church of England Academy better than Pennycross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pennycross Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 28.9 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 All Saints Church of England Academy and Pennycross Primary School?
About 618 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Saints Church of England Academy: 668. Pennycross Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Saints Church of England Academy and Pennycross Primary School rank in South West?
All Saints Church of England Academy is 314th of 402 and Pennycross Primary School is 309th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).