King's School vs Plymouth College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 820 m 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
Plymouth College
Plymouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
487 students
| Measure | King's School Plymouth, South West | Plymouth College Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #375 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #3697 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 275 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 487 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 119.6% | 41.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 24.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsschool-plymouth.co.uk | www.plymouthcollege.com |
The verdict
- •Plymouth College is the larger school with 487 students compared with 275.
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 Plymouth College?
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 Plymouth College?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's School: 275. Plymouth College: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's School and Plymouth College rank in South West?
King's School is unranked and Plymouth College is 375th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).