Lipson Vale Primary School vs Prince Rock 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.
Lipson Vale Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
393 students
Prince Rock Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
| Measure | Lipson Vale Primary School Plymouth, South West | Prince Rock Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1222 of 1,695 | #472 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11223 of 15,697 | #4608 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 393 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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.lvps.co.uk | www.princerock.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Prince Rock Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 35.1).
- •Prince Rock Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 59%).
- •Prince Rock Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Prince Rock Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 393.
- •Lipson Vale Primary School is a local authority school while Prince Rock 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 Lipson Vale Primary School better than Prince Rock Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Prince Rock Primary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 35.1 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 Lipson Vale Primary School and Prince Rock Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lipson Vale Primary School: 393. Prince Rock Primary School: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lipson Vale Primary School and Prince Rock Primary School rank in South West?
Lipson Vale Primary School is 1222nd of 1,695 and Prince Rock Primary School is 472nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).