Marine Academy Plymouth vs St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 379 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marine Academy Plymouth
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
989 students
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
55 students
| Measure | Marine Academy Plymouth Plymouth, South West | St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #2867 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 989 | 55 |
| Pupils on roll | 989 | 55 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 22.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.2 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.marineacademy.org.uk/ | www.stbfs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.9 vs 31.8).
- •Marine Academy Plymouth is the larger school with 989 students compared with 55.
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 Marine Academy Plymouth better than St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (34.9 vs 31.8 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 Marine Academy Plymouth and St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy?
About 379 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marine Academy Plymouth: 989. St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy: 55. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marine Academy Plymouth and St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy rank in South West?
Marine Academy Plymouth is 302nd of 402 and St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).