Laira Green Primary School vs Salisbury Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km 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
Salisbury Road Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
395 students
| Measure | Laira Green Primary School Plymouth, South West | Salisbury Road Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1489 of 1,695 | #480 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13480 of 15,697 | #4730 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 220 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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.lairagreen.com | www.salisburyroad.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 23.3).
- •Salisbury Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 58%).
- •Salisbury Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Salisbury Road Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 220.
- •Laira Green Primary School is a local authority school while Salisbury Road 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 Laira Green Primary School better than Salisbury Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Salisbury Road Primary School ranks higher (65.7 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 Salisbury Road Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laira Green Primary School: 220. Salisbury Road Primary School: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laira Green Primary School and Salisbury Road Primary School rank in South West?
Laira Green Primary School is 1489th of 1,695 and Salisbury Road Primary School is 480th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).