Chaddlewood Primary School vs St Margaret's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaddlewood Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
383 students
St Margaret's Academy
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
| Measure | Chaddlewood Primary School Plymouth, South West | St Margaret's Academy Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #153 of 1,695 | #1316 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1595 of 15,697 | #11947 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 383 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 5% |
| 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 | Plymouth | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chaddlewood-primary.plymouth.sch.uk | www.stmargaretstorbay.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Chaddlewood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 31.5).
- •Chaddlewood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 54%).
- •Chaddlewood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
- •Chaddlewood Primary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 382.
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 Chaddlewood Primary School better than St Margaret's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chaddlewood Primary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 31.5 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 Chaddlewood Primary School and St Margaret's Academy?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chaddlewood Primary School: 383. St Margaret's Academy: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chaddlewood Primary School and St Margaret's Academy rank in South West?
Chaddlewood Primary School is 153rd of 1,695 and St Margaret's Academy is 1316th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).