Notre Dame RC School vs Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame RC School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
764 students
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
| Measure | Notre Dame RC School Plymouth, South West | Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #259 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #2506 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 764 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 764 | – |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ndonline.org/ | www.sjhcsc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame RC School is girls and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College is co-educational.
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 Notre Dame RC School better than Sir John Hunt Community Sports College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Notre Dame RC School and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
How do Notre Dame RC School and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College rank in South West?
Notre Dame RC School is 259th of 402 and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).