Compton CofE Primary School vs Plymouth College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compton CofE Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
429 students
Plymouth College
Plymouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
487 students
| Measure | Compton CofE Primary School Plymouth, South West | Plymouth College Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 1,695 | #375 of 402 |
| National rank | #376 of 15,697 | #3697 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 429 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 487 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 41.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 24.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.compton-cofe-primary.org/ | www.plymouthcollege.com |
The verdict
- •Compton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 17.6).
- •Plymouth College is the larger school with 487 students compared with 429.
- •Compton CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Plymouth College is a independent 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 Compton CofE Primary School better than Plymouth College?
On the Success Index (England), Compton CofE Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 17.6 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 Compton CofE Primary School and Plymouth College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Compton CofE Primary School: 429. Plymouth College: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Compton CofE Primary School and Plymouth College rank in South West?
Compton CofE Primary School is 30th of 1,695 and Plymouth College is 375th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).