Montpelier Primary School vs Pennycross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 635 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montpelier Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
624 students
Pennycross Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
| Measure | Montpelier Primary School Plymouth, South West | Pennycross Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #940 of 1,695 | #309 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8738 of 15,697 | #3147 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 624 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 624 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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.montpelierprimary.co.uk | www.pennycross.school |
The verdict
- •Pennycross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 46.7).
- •Pennycross Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 64%).
- •Pennycross Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
- •Montpelier Primary School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 402.
- •Montpelier 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 Montpelier Primary School better than Pennycross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pennycross Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 46.7 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 Montpelier Primary School and Pennycross Primary School?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Montpelier Primary School: 624. Pennycross Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Montpelier Primary School and Pennycross Primary School rank in South West?
Montpelier Primary School is 940th of 1,695 and Pennycross Primary School is 309th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).