Morley Meadow Primary School vs Oreston Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morley Meadow Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
Oreston Community Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
331 students
| Measure | Morley Meadow Primary School Plymouth, South West | Oreston Community Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #523 of 1,695 | #1201 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5074 of 15,697 | #11043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 216 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 78.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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.morleymeadowprimary.org.uk | www.orestonacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Morley Meadow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 36.0).
- •Morley Meadow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 51%).
- •Morley Meadow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Oreston Community Academy is the larger school with 331 students compared with 216.
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 Morley Meadow Primary School better than Oreston Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Morley Meadow Primary School ranks higher (63.8 vs 36.0 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 Morley Meadow Primary School and Oreston Community Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morley Meadow Primary School: 216. Oreston Community Academy: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morley Meadow Primary School and Oreston Community Academy rank in South West?
Morley Meadow Primary School is 523rd of 1,695 and Oreston Community Academy is 1201st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).