Fourlanesend Community Primary School vs Marlborough Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fourlanesend Community Primary School
Torpoint · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
Marlborough Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
103 students
| Measure | Fourlanesend Community Primary School Torpoint, South West | Marlborough Primary Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1267 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #11566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 58 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 52.3% | 42.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Torpoint | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fourlanesendprimary.co.uk | www.marlboroughacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Marlborough Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 17.4).
- •Marlborough Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 45%).
- •Marlborough Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Marlborough Primary Academy is the larger school with 103 students compared with 58.
- •Fourlanesend Community Primary School is a local authority school while Marlborough Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fourlanesend Community Primary School better than Marlborough Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Marlborough Primary Academy ranks higher (33.3 vs 17.4 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 Fourlanesend Community Primary School and Marlborough Primary Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Torpoint and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fourlanesend Community Primary School: 58. Marlborough Primary Academy: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fourlanesend Community Primary School and Marlborough Primary Academy rank in South West?
Fourlanesend Community Primary School is unranked and Marlborough Primary Academy is 1267th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).