Plympton Academy vs St Mary's Priory Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 421 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plympton Academy
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
984 students
St Mary's Priory Junior School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
149 students
| Measure | Plympton Academy Plymouth, South West | St Mary's Priory Junior School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #231 of 402 | #650 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2235 of 4,090 | #6142 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 984 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 984 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 62.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.5 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.plympton.academy | www.oldpriory.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Priory Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 44.9).
- •Plympton Academy is the larger school with 984 students compared with 149.
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 Plympton Academy better than St Mary's Priory Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Priory Junior School ranks higher (58.6 vs 44.9 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 Plympton Academy and St Mary's Priory Junior School?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plympton Academy: 984. St Mary's Priory Junior School: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plympton Academy and St Mary's Priory Junior School rank in South West?
Plympton Academy is 231st of 402 and St Mary's Priory Junior School is 650th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).