Laira Green Primary School vs Lipson Co-operative Academy
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.
Laira Green Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
220 students
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,131 students
| Measure | Laira Green Primary School Plymouth, South West | Lipson Co-operative Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1489 of 1,695 | #271 of 402 |
| National rank | #13480 of 15,697 | #2576 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 220 | 1,131 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 1,131 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.2 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lairagreen.com | www.lipsonco-operativeacademy.coop/ |
The verdict
- •Lipson Co-operative Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.6 vs 23.3).
- •Lipson Co-operative Academy is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 220.
- •Laira Green Primary School is a local authority school while Lipson Co-operative Academy 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 Laira Green Primary School better than Lipson Co-operative Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lipson Co-operative Academy ranks higher (37.6 vs 23.3 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 Laira Green Primary School and Lipson Co-operative Academy?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laira Green Primary School: 220. Lipson Co-operative Academy: 1,131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laira Green Primary School and Lipson Co-operative Academy rank in South West?
Laira Green Primary School is 1489th of 1,695 and Lipson Co-operative Academy is 271st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).