Eggbuckland Community College vs St Boniface's RC College
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.
Eggbuckland Community College
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,007 students
St Boniface's RC College
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
389 students
| Measure | Eggbuckland Community College Plymouth, South West | St Boniface's RC College Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #265 of 402 | #329 of 402 |
| National rank | #2542 of 4,090 | #3235 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,007 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,007 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.9% | 25% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.5% | 52.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | 20.9 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.eggbuckland.org.uk | www.stbonifaces.com/ |
The verdict
- •Eggbuckland Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 24.2).
- •Eggbuckland Community College is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 389.
- •Eggbuckland Community College is co-educational and St Boniface's RC College is boys.
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 Eggbuckland Community College better than St Boniface's RC College?
On the Success Index (England), Eggbuckland Community College ranks higher (38.3 vs 24.2 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 Eggbuckland Community College and St Boniface's RC College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eggbuckland Community College: 1,007. St Boniface's RC College: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eggbuckland Community College and St Boniface's RC College rank in South West?
Eggbuckland Community College is 265th of 402 and St Boniface's RC College is 329th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).