Boringdon Primary School vs Hele's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 493 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boringdon Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
Hele's School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,378 students
| Measure | Boringdon Primary School Plymouth, South West | Hele's School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #128 of 1,695 | #76 of 402 |
| National rank | #1345 of 15,697 | #965 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 386 | 1,378 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 1,378 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.7 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.boringdon.plymouth.sch.uk/ | www.heles.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Boringdon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.6 vs 71.3).
- •Hele's School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 386.
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 Boringdon Primary School better than Hele's School?
On the Success Index (England), Boringdon Primary School ranks higher (85.6 vs 71.3 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 Boringdon Primary School and Hele's School?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boringdon Primary School: 386. Hele's School: 1,378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boringdon Primary School and Hele's School rank in South West?
Boringdon Primary School is 128th of 1,695 and Hele's School is 76th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).