Coombe Dean School vs Plymstock School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.1 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
Plymstock School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,515 students
| Measure | Coombe Dean School Plymouth, South West | Plymstock School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #100 of 402 | #117 of 402 |
| National rank | #1165 of 4,090 | #1344 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,000 | 1,515 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,000 | 1,515 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.5% | 50.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.3% | 72.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.46 | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | 35.2 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.coombedean.co.uk | www.plymstockschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Coombe Dean School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 63.0).
- •Plymstock School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 1,000.
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 Plymstock School?
On the Success Index (England), Coombe Dean School ranks higher (66.7 vs 63.0 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 Plymstock School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coombe Dean School: 1,000. Plymstock School: 1,515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coombe Dean School and Plymstock School rank in South West?
Coombe Dean School is 100th of 402 and Plymstock School is 117th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).