Coombe Dean School vs Elburton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coombe Dean School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,000 students
Elburton Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
| Measure | Coombe Dean School Plymouth, South West | Elburton Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #100 of 402 | #158 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1165 of 4,090 | #1628 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,000 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,000 | 470 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 109.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.coombedean.co.uk | www.elburtonschool.com |
The verdict
- •Elburton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 66.7).
- •Coombe Dean School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 470.
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 Coombe Dean School better than Elburton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elburton Primary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 66.7 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 Coombe Dean School and Elburton Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coombe Dean School: 1,000. Elburton Primary School: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coombe Dean School and Elburton Primary School rank in South West?
Coombe Dean School is 100th of 402 and Elburton Primary School is 158th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).