Hele's School vs Plympton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hele's School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,378 students
Plympton Academy
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
984 students
| Measure | Hele's School Plymouth, South West | Plympton Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 402 | #231 of 402 |
| National rank | #965 of 4,090 | #2235 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,378 | 984 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,378 | 984 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.4% | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.9% | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.72 | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | 28.5 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.heles.plymouth.sch.uk | www.plympton.academy |
The verdict
- •Hele's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 44.9).
- •Hele's School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 984.
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 Hele's School better than Plympton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hele's School ranks higher (71.3 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 Hele's School and Plympton Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hele's School: 1,378. Plympton Academy: 984. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hele's School and Plympton Academy rank in South West?
Hele's School is 76th of 402 and Plympton Academy is 231st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).