Ford Primary School vs Morice Town Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 960 m 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
Morice Town Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
177 students
| Measure | Ford Primary School Plymouth, South West | Morice Town Primary Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #988 of 1,695 | #1530 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9132 of 15,697 | #13733 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 171 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 44.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.moricetownacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Ford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 21.6).
- •Ford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 57%).
- •Ford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Morice Town Primary Academy is the larger school with 177 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 Morice Town Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ford Primary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 21.6 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 Ford Primary School and Morice Town Primary Academy?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ford Primary School: 171. Morice Town Primary Academy: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ford Primary School and Morice Town Primary Academy rank in South West?
Ford Primary School is 988th of 1,695 and Morice Town Primary Academy is 1530th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).