Ford Primary School vs Stoke Damerel Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 875 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
Stoke Damerel Community College
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,292 students
| Measure | Ford Primary School Plymouth, South West | Stoke Damerel Community College Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #988 of 1,695 | #360 of 402 |
| National rank | #9132 of 15,697 | #3534 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 171 | 1,292 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 1,292 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.4 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ford.plymouth.sch.uk | www.sdcc.net |
The verdict
- •Ford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 20.1).
- •Stoke Damerel Community College is the larger school with 1,292 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 Stoke Damerel Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Ford Primary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 20.1 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 Stoke Damerel Community College?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ford Primary School: 171. Stoke Damerel Community College: 1,292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ford Primary School and Stoke Damerel Community College rank in South West?
Ford Primary School is 988th of 1,695 and Stoke Damerel Community College is 360th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).