Plymouth College vs Royal High School GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 168 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plymouth College
Plymouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
487 students
Royal High School GDST
Lansdown Road · Independent all-through · Ages 9–18
484 students
| Measure | Plymouth College Plymouth, South West | Royal High School GDST Lansdown Road, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #375 of 402 | #370 of 402 |
| National rank | #3697 of 4,090 | #3620 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 9–18 |
| Students | 487 | 484 |
| Pupils on roll | 487 | 484 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 41.5% | 51.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.7 | 17.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.93 | 0.89 |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | 40.3 |
| town | Plymouth | Lansdown Road |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.plymouthcollege.com | www.royalhighbath.gdst.net |
The verdict
- •Royal High School GDST scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.0 vs 17.6).
- •Plymouth College is the larger school with 487 students compared with 484.
- •Plymouth College is co-educational and Royal High School GDST is girls.
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 Plymouth College better than Royal High School GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Royal High School GDST ranks higher (19.0 vs 17.6 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 Plymouth College and Royal High School GDST?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Lansdown Road in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plymouth College: 487. Royal High School GDST: 484. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plymouth College and Royal High School GDST rank in South West?
Plymouth College is 375th of 402 and Royal High School GDST is 370th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).