Mount Wise Community Primary School vs Torpoint Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.3 km 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
Torpoint Community College
Torpoint · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
668 students
| Measure | Mount Wise Community Primary School Plymouth, South West | Torpoint Community College Torpoint, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1569 of 1,695 | #295 of 402 |
| National rank | #14116 of 15,697 | #2725 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 248 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 668 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 58.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.9 |
| town | Plymouth | Torpoint |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mountwiseprimary.co.uk | www.torpoint.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Torpoint Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.5 vs 19.2).
- •Torpoint Community College is the larger school with 668 students compared with 248.
- •Mount Wise Community Primary School is a academy school while Torpoint Community College 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 Mount Wise Community Primary School better than Torpoint Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Torpoint Community College ranks higher (34.5 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 Torpoint Community College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Torpoint in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Wise Community Primary School: 248. Torpoint Community College: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Wise Community Primary School and Torpoint Community College rank in South West?
Mount Wise Community Primary School is 1569th of 1,695 and Torpoint Community College is 295th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).