Manadon Vale Primary School vs Pennycross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manadon Vale Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
Pennycross Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
| Measure | Manadon Vale Primary School Plymouth, South West | Pennycross Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #247 of 1,695 | #309 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2385 of 15,697 | #3147 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 412 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 12% |
| 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.manadonvale.plymouth.sch.uk | www.pennycross.school |
The verdict
- •Manadon Vale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.5 vs 74.1).
- •Pennycross Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 74%).
- •Manadon Vale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 12%).
- •Manadon Vale Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 402.
- •Manadon Vale Primary School is a academy school while Pennycross Primary School is a local authority 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 Manadon Vale Primary School better than Pennycross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Manadon Vale Primary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 74.1 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 Manadon Vale Primary School and Pennycross Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manadon Vale Primary School: 412. Pennycross Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manadon Vale Primary School and Pennycross Primary School rank in South West?
Manadon Vale Primary School is 247th of 1,695 and Pennycross Primary School is 309th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).