Millbay Academy vs St Peter's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 300 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millbay Academy
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
526 students
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
192 students
| Measure | Millbay Academy Plymouth, South West | St Peter's CofE Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #227 of 402 | #1282 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2195 of 4,090 | #11680 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 526 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 526 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 56.3% | 52.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | millbayacademy.org/ | www.st-peterscofe.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Millbay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 32.8).
- •Millbay Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95% vs 67%).
- •Millbay Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Millbay Academy is the larger school with 526 students compared with 192.
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 Millbay Academy better than St Peter's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Millbay Academy ranks higher (45.6 vs 32.8 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 Millbay Academy and St Peter's CofE Primary School?
About 300 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Millbay Academy: 526. St Peter's CofE Primary School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Millbay Academy and St Peter's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Millbay Academy is 227th of 402 and St Peter's CofE Primary School is 1282nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).