Ford Primary School vs Montpelier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
171 students
Montpelier Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
624 students
| Measure | Ford Primary School Plymouth, South West | Montpelier Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #988 of 1,695 | #940 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9132 of 15,697 | #8738 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 171 | 624 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 624 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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.ford.plymouth.sch.uk | www.montpelierprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Montpelier Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 44.7).
- •Ford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 64%).
- •Ford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Montpelier Primary School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 171.
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 Ford Primary School better than Montpelier Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Montpelier Primary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 44.7 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 Ford Primary School and Montpelier Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ford Primary School: 171. Montpelier Primary School: 624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ford Primary School and Montpelier Primary School rank in South West?
Ford Primary School is 988th of 1,695 and Montpelier Primary School is 940th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).