Lipson Co-operative Academy vs Salisbury Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 800 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,131 students
Salisbury Road Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
395 students
| Measure | Lipson Co-operative Academy Plymouth, South West | Salisbury Road Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 402 | #480 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2576 of 4,090 | #4730 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,131 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,131 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 43.1% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.lipsonco-operativeacademy.coop/ | www.salisburyroad.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 37.6).
- •Lipson Co-operative Academy is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 395.
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 Lipson Co-operative Academy better than Salisbury Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Salisbury Road Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 37.6 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 Lipson Co-operative Academy and Salisbury Road Primary School?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lipson Co-operative Academy: 1,131. Salisbury Road Primary School: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lipson Co-operative Academy and Salisbury Road Primary School rank in South West?
Lipson Co-operative Academy is 271st of 402 and Salisbury Road Primary School is 480th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).