King's School vs Manadon Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's School
Plymouth · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
275 students
Manadon Vale Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | King's School Plymouth, South West | Manadon Vale Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #247 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #2385 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 275 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 412 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 119.6% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.kingsschool-plymouth.co.uk | www.manadonvale.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Manadon Vale Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 275.
- •King's School is a independent school while Manadon Vale Primary School is a academy 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 King's School better than Manadon Vale Primary 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 King's School and Manadon Vale Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's School: 275. Manadon Vale Primary School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's School and Manadon Vale Primary School rank in South West?
King's School is unranked and Manadon Vale Primary School is 247th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).