Marine Academy Plymouth vs Victoria Road Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 783 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
Victoria Road Primary
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
172 students
| Measure | Marine Academy Plymouth Plymouth, South West | Victoria Road Primary Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 402 | #1669 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2867 of 4,090 | #15294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 989 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 989 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 56.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.vrpsp.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Marine Academy Plymouth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.8 vs 9.6).
- •Marine Academy Plymouth is the larger school with 989 students compared with 172.
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 Victoria Road Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Marine Academy Plymouth ranks higher (31.8 vs 9.6 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 Marine Academy Plymouth and Victoria Road Primary?
About 783 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marine Academy Plymouth: 989. Victoria Road Primary: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marine Academy Plymouth and Victoria Road Primary rank in South West?
Marine Academy Plymouth is 302nd of 402 and Victoria Road Primary is 1669th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).