Burraton Community Primary School vs Riverside Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burraton Community Primary School
Saltash · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
343 students
Riverside Community Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
370 students
| Measure | Burraton Community Primary School Saltash, South West | Riverside Community Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #852 of 1,695 | #864 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7912 of 15,697 | #8060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 343 | 370 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 370 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 52.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 58.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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.burraton.cornwall.sch.uk | www.riversideprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (50.3 vs 49.7).
- •Riverside Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 63%).
- •Burraton Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Riverside Community Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 343.
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 Burraton Community Primary School better than Riverside Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burraton Community Primary School and Riverside Community Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Saltash and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burraton Community Primary School: 343. Riverside Community Primary School: 370. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burraton Community Primary School and Riverside Community Primary School rank in South West?
Burraton Community Primary School is 852nd of 1,695 and Riverside Community Primary School is 864th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).