Ernesettle Community School vs Marine Academy Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernesettle Community School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
587 students
Marine Academy Primary
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
506 students
| Measure | Ernesettle Community School Plymouth, South West | Marine Academy Primary Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #444 of 1,695 | #134 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4306 of 15,697 | #1407 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 587 | 506 |
| Pupils on roll | 587 | 506 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 111.8% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 22% |
| 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.ecs.timat.co.uk | www.marineacademy.org.uk/primary |
The verdict
- •Marine Academy Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 67.8).
- •Marine Academy Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 82%).
- •Marine Academy Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 8%).
- •Ernesettle Community School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 506.
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 Ernesettle Community School better than Marine Academy Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Marine Academy Primary ranks higher (85.2 vs 67.8 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 Ernesettle Community School and Marine Academy Primary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ernesettle Community School: 587. Marine Academy Primary: 506. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ernesettle Community School and Marine Academy Primary rank in South West?
Ernesettle Community School is 444th of 1,695 and Marine Academy Primary is 134th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).