Drake Primary Academy vs Ford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 870 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
Ford Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
171 students
| Measure | Drake Primary Academy Plymouth, South West | Ford Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1463 of 1,695 | #988 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13255 of 15,697 | #9132 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 136 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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.drakeacademy.org | www.ford.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 24.6).
- •Ford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 55%).
- •Ford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Ford Primary School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 136.
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 Drake Primary Academy better than Ford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ford Primary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 24.6 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 Drake Primary Academy and Ford Primary School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drake Primary Academy: 136. Ford Primary School: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drake Primary Academy and Ford Primary School rank in South West?
Drake Primary Academy is 1463rd of 1,695 and Ford Primary School is 988th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).