Castle Primary School vs Leigham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 157 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
374 students
Leigham Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
374 students
| Measure | Castle Primary School Bristol, South West | Leigham Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1367 of 1,695 | #639 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12390 of 15,697 | #6072 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Pupils on roll | 374 | 374 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Bristol | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.castle.bathnes.sch.uk | www.leigham-primary.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 29.1).
- •Leigham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 53%).
- •Leigham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
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 Castle Primary School better than Leigham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigham Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 29.1 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 Castle Primary School and Leigham Primary School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Primary School: 374. Leigham Primary School: 374. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Primary School and Leigham Primary School rank in South West?
Castle Primary School is 1367th of 1,695 and Leigham Primary School is 639th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).