Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy vs St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Saltash · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Saltash, South West | St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1071 of 1,695 | #1376 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9847 of 15,697 | #12452 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 55.2% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 4% |
| 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 | Saltash | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brunelprimary.co.uk | www.stpaulsplymouth.com |
The verdict
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 28.9).
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 56%).
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy is the larger school with 211 students compared with 136.
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 Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy better than St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy ranks higher (41.3 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 Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Saltash and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy: 211. St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy is 1071st of 1,695 and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School is 1376th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).