Austin Farm Academy vs St Edward's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 829 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Farm Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
108 students
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Austin Farm Academy Plymouth, South West | St Edward's CofE Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1658 of 1,695 | #341 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15086 of 15,697 | #3495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 108 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 108 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 51.4% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.austinfarmacademy.com | www.st-edwards.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edward's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 11.6).
- •St Edward's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 46%).
- •St Edward's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •St Edward's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 108.
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 Austin Farm Academy better than St Edward's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 11.6 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 Austin Farm Academy and St Edward's CofE Primary School?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Austin Farm Academy: 108. St Edward's CofE Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Austin Farm Academy and St Edward's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Austin Farm Academy is 1658th of 1,695 and St Edward's CofE Primary School is 341st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).