Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School vs St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
165 students
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School Plymouth, South West | St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1107 of 1,695 | #1376 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10177 of 15,697 | #12452 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 165 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.plaistowhill.org.uk/ | www.stpaulsplymouth.com |
The verdict
- •Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 28.9).
- •Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 136.
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 Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School better than St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (39.9 vs 28.9 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 Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School: 165. St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School is 1107th of 1,695 and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School is 1376th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).