Hyde Park Junior School vs King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 723 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hyde Park Junior School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
336 students
King's School
Plymouth · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
275 students
| Measure | Hyde Park Junior School Plymouth, South West | King's School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #973 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #8973 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 336 | 275 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 275 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 119.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hydeparkjuniorschool.co.uk | www.kingsschool-plymouth.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hyde Park Junior School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 275.
- •Hyde Park Junior School is a academy school while King's School is a independent 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 Hyde Park Junior School better than King's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hyde Park Junior School and King's School?
About 723 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hyde Park Junior School: 336. King's School: 275. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hyde Park Junior School and King's School rank in South West?
Hyde Park Junior School is 973rd of 1,695 and King's School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).