Notre Dame RC School vs Widewell Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 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
Widewell Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
228 students
| Measure | Notre Dame RC School Plymouth, South West | Widewell Primary Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #259 of 402 | #708 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2506 of 4,090 | #6656 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 764 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 764 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.widewellprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Widewell Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 39.0).
- •Notre Dame RC School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 228.
- •Notre Dame RC School is girls and Widewell Primary Academy 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 Widewell Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Widewell Primary Academy ranks higher (56.2 vs 39.0 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 Notre Dame RC School and Widewell Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Notre Dame RC School: 764. Widewell Primary Academy: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Notre Dame RC School and Widewell Primary Academy rank in South West?
Notre Dame RC School is 259th of 402 and Widewell Primary Academy is 708th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).