Oreston Community Academy vs Windwhistle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 134 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oreston Community Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
331 students
Windwhistle Primary School
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
331 students
| Measure | Oreston Community Academy Plymouth, South West | Windwhistle Primary School Weston-Super-Mare, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1201 of 1,695 | #1665 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11043 of 15,697 | #15201 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 331 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 78.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Weston-Super-Mare |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.orestonacademy.com | www.windwhistleprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oreston Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 10.6).
- •Oreston Community Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 42%).
- •Oreston Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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 Oreston Community Academy better than Windwhistle Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oreston Community Academy ranks higher (36.0 vs 10.6 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 Oreston Community Academy and Windwhistle Primary School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Weston-Super-Mare in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oreston Community Academy: 331. Windwhistle Primary School: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oreston Community Academy and Windwhistle Primary School rank in South West?
Oreston Community Academy is 1201st of 1,695 and Windwhistle Primary School is 1665th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).