Hooe Primary Academy vs Plymstock School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hooe Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
Plymstock School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,515 students
| Measure | Hooe Primary Academy Plymouth, South West | Plymstock School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #282 of 1,695 | #117 of 402 |
| National rank | #2786 of 15,697 | #1344 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 212 | 1,515 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 1,515 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hooeprimary.co.uk/ | www.plymstockschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hooe Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.1 vs 63.0).
- •Plymstock School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 212.
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 Hooe Primary Academy better than Plymstock School?
On the Success Index (England), Hooe Primary Academy ranks higher (76.1 vs 63.0 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 Hooe Primary Academy and Plymstock School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hooe Primary Academy: 212. Plymstock School: 1,515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hooe Primary Academy and Plymstock School rank in South West?
Hooe Primary Academy is 282nd of 1,695 and Plymstock School is 117th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).