College Road Primary School vs Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Road Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
204 students
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
| Measure | College Road Primary School Plymouth, South West | Stoke Damerel Primary Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1200 of 1,695 | #751 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11020 of 15,697 | #7072 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.collegeroadschool.co.uk/ | www.stokedamerelacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Stoke Damerel Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 36.1).
- •Stoke Damerel Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 58%).
- •Stoke Damerel Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Stoke Damerel Primary Academy is the larger school with 387 students compared with 204.
- •College Road Primary School is a local authority school while Stoke Damerel 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 College Road Primary School better than Stoke Damerel Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Stoke Damerel Primary Academy ranks higher (54.2 vs 36.1 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 College Road Primary School and Stoke Damerel Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
College Road Primary School: 204. Stoke Damerel Primary Academy: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do College Road Primary School and Stoke Damerel Primary Academy rank in South West?
College Road Primary School is 1200th of 1,695 and Stoke Damerel Primary Academy is 751st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).