Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
Newton Ferrers Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
125 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
| Measure | Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School Newton Ferrers Plymouth, South West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #92 of 1,695 | #204 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #934 of 15,697 | #2032 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 125 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 125 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 81.2% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 13% |
| 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 | Newton Ferrers Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.newton-ferrers.devon.sch.uk/ | www.stmarys-brixton.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.9 vs 80.8).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 82%).
- •Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 13%).
- •Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 125 students compared with 100.
- •Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's Church of England 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 Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School ranks higher (88.9 vs 80.8 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 Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Newton Ferrers Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School: 125. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School is 92nd of 1,695 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 204th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).