Hele's School vs Woodford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 645 m 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
Woodford Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
| Measure | Hele's School Plymouth, South West | Woodford Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #76 of 402 | #246 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #965 of 4,090 | #2380 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,378 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,378 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.heles.plymouth.sch.uk | www.woodfordprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 71.3).
- •Hele's School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 398.
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 Woodford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodford Primary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 71.3 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 Woodford Primary School?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hele's School: 1,378. Woodford Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hele's School and Woodford Primary School rank in South West?
Hele's School is 76th of 402 and Woodford Primary School is 246th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).