Knowle Primary School vs Woodfield 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.
Knowle Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
275 students
Woodfield Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
| Measure | Knowle Primary School Plymouth, South West | Woodfield Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #879 of 1,695 | #1219 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8162 of 15,697 | #11210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 275 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 47.9% |
| Capacity filled | 65.5% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| 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.woodfieldpri.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Knowle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 35.2).
- •Knowle Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Knowle Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Knowle Primary School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 222.
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 Woodfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Knowle Primary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 35.2 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 Woodfield Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knowle Primary School: 275. Woodfield Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knowle Primary School and Woodfield Primary School rank in South West?
Knowle Primary School is 879th of 1,695 and Woodfield Primary School is 1219th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).