Hyde Park Junior School vs Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 129 km 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
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
336 students
| Measure | Hyde Park Junior School Plymouth, South West | Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #973 of 1,695 | #1287 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8973 of 15,697 | #11704 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 336 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 25.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hydeparkjuniorschool.co.uk | www.sherborneabbey.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hyde Park Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 32.7).
- •Hyde Park Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 48%).
- •Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
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 Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hyde Park Junior School ranks higher (45.5 vs 32.7 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 Hyde Park Junior School and Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hyde Park Junior School: 336. Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hyde Park Junior School and Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Hyde Park Junior School is 973rd of 1,695 and Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is 1287th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).