Pilgrim Primary Academy vs St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 795 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
361 students
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
190 students
| Measure | Pilgrim Primary Academy Plymouth, South West | St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #776 of 1,695 | #487 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7268 of 15,697 | #4829 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 361 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.pilgrimprimary.org/ | www.standrewsprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 53.3).
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 70%).
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Pilgrim Primary Academy is the larger school with 361 students compared with 190.
- •Pilgrim Primary Academy is a academy school while St Andrew's Cof E VA 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 Pilgrim Primary Academy better than St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 53.3 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 Pilgrim Primary Academy and St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School?
About 795 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pilgrim Primary Academy: 361. St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pilgrim Primary Academy and St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School rank in South West?
Pilgrim Primary Academy is 776th of 1,695 and St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School is 487th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).