Glen Park Primary School vs Plympton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Park Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
461 students
Plympton Academy
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
984 students
| Measure | Glen Park Primary School Plymouth, South West | Plympton Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 1,695 | #231 of 402 |
| National rank | #707 of 15,697 | #2235 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 461 | 984 |
| Pupils on roll | 461 | 984 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.5 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk | www.plympton.academy |
The verdict
- •Glen Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.8 vs 44.9).
- •Plympton Academy is the larger school with 984 students compared with 461.
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 Glen Park Primary School better than Plympton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Glen Park Primary School ranks higher (90.8 vs 44.9 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 Glen Park Primary School and Plympton Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glen Park Primary School: 461. Plympton Academy: 984. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glen Park Primary School and Plympton Academy rank in South West?
Glen Park Primary School is 65th of 1,695 and Plympton Academy is 231st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).