Millbay Academy vs The Cathedral School of St Mary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 540 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
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Millbay Academy Plymouth, South West | The Cathedral School of St Mary Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #227 of 402 | #1491 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2195 of 4,090 | #13495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 526 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 526 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 56.3% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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.csosm.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Millbay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 23.3).
- •Millbay Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95% vs 47%).
- •The Cathedral School of St Mary does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Millbay Academy is the larger school with 526 students compared with 102.
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 The Cathedral School of St Mary?
On the Success Index (England), Millbay Academy ranks higher (45.6 vs 23.3 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 The Cathedral School of St Mary?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Millbay Academy: 526. The Cathedral School of St Mary: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Millbay Academy and The Cathedral School of St Mary rank in South West?
Millbay Academy is 227th of 402 and The Cathedral School of St Mary is 1491st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).