Mount Wise Community Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 512 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Wise Community Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
248 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
| Measure | Mount Wise Community Primary School Plymouth, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1569 of 1,695 | #1364 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14116 of 15,697 | #12380 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 248 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.mountwiseprimary.co.uk | www.st-josephs.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.2 vs 19.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 49%).
- •Mount Wise Community Primary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 201.
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 Mount Wise Community Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (29.2 vs 19.2 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 Mount Wise Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Wise Community Primary School: 248. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Wise Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Mount Wise Community Primary School is 1569th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1364th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).