Knowle Primary School vs Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knowle Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
275 students
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
281 students
| Measure | Knowle Primary School Plymouth, South West | Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #879 of 1,695 | #1604 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8162 of 15,697 | #14557 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 275 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 65.5% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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.knowle.plymouth.sch.uk/ | www.marydeansprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Knowle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 16.1).
- •Knowle Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 27%).
- •Knowle Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 281 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 Knowle Primary School better than Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Knowle Primary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 16.1 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 Knowle Primary School and Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knowle Primary School: 275. Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knowle Primary School and Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery rank in South West?
Knowle Primary School is 879th of 1,695 and Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery is 1604th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).