Carbeile Junior School vs Marlborough Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbeile Junior School
Torpoint · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
268 students
Marlborough Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
103 students
| Measure | Carbeile Junior School Torpoint, South West | Marlborough Primary Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1066 of 1,695 | #1267 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9788 of 15,697 | #11566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 268 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 62% | 42.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| 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 | Torpoint | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.carbeile.cornwall.sch.uk | www.marlboroughacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Carbeile Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 33.3).
- •Carbeile Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 56%).
- •Carbeile Junior School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 103.
- •Carbeile Junior School is a local authority school while Marlborough Primary Academy is a academy 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 Carbeile Junior School better than Marlborough Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Carbeile Junior School ranks higher (41.6 vs 33.3 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 Carbeile Junior School and Marlborough Primary Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Torpoint and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carbeile Junior School: 268. Marlborough Primary Academy: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carbeile Junior School and Marlborough Primary Academy rank in South West?
Carbeile Junior School is 1066th of 1,695 and Marlborough Primary Academy is 1267th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).