Elburton Primary School vs North Town Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 100 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elburton Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
North Town Academy
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
| Measure | Elburton Primary School Plymouth, South West | North Town Academy Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 1,695 | #1097 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1628 of 15,697 | #10042 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 470 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 470 |
| Free school meals | 4.9% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109.8% | 112.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 2% |
| 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 | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.elburtonschool.com | www.northtownschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Elburton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 40.5).
- •Elburton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 58%).
- •Elburton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
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 Elburton Primary School better than North Town Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Elburton Primary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 40.5 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 Elburton Primary School and North Town Academy?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elburton Primary School: 470. North Town Academy: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elburton Primary School and North Town Academy rank in South West?
Elburton Primary School is 158th of 1,695 and North Town Academy is 1097th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).