Plympton St Maurice Primary School vs Sherford Vale School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
179 students
Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Sherford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
347 students
| Measure | Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plymouth, South West | Sherford Vale School & Nursery Sherford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1371 of 1,695 | #1228 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12423 of 15,697 | #11248 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 179 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 82.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Sherford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.plympton-st-maurice-primary.org.uk/ | www.sherfordvaleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sherford Vale School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.0 vs 29.0).
- •Sherford Vale School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 56%).
- •Sherford Vale School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Sherford Vale School & Nursery is the larger school with 347 students compared with 179.
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 St Maurice Primary School better than Sherford Vale School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Sherford Vale School & Nursery ranks higher (35.0 vs 29.0 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 St Maurice Primary School and Sherford Vale School & Nursery?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Sherford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plympton St Maurice Primary School: 179. Sherford Vale School & Nursery: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plympton St Maurice Primary School and Sherford Vale School & Nursery rank in South West?
Plympton St Maurice Primary School is 1371st of 1,695 and Sherford Vale School & Nursery is 1228th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).