Coombe Dean School vs Preston School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 120 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
Preston School Academy
Yeovil · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,003 students
| Measure | Coombe Dean School Plymouth, South West | Preston School Academy Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #100 of 402 | #158 of 402 |
| National rank | #1165 of 4,090 | #1729 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,000 | 1,003 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,000 | 1,003 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.5% | 40.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.3% | 62.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.46 | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.coombedean.co.uk | www.prestonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Coombe Dean School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 54.8).
- •Preston School Academy is the larger school with 1,003 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 Preston School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Coombe Dean School ranks higher (66.7 vs 54.8 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 Preston School Academy?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coombe Dean School: 1,000. Preston School Academy: 1,003. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coombe Dean School and Preston School Academy rank in South West?
Coombe Dean School is 100th of 402 and Preston School Academy is 158th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).