Plympton St Maurice Primary School vs St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 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
St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
85 students
| Measure | Plympton St Maurice Primary School Plymouth, South West | St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1371 of 1,695 | #178 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12423 of 15,697 | #1809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 179 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 47.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.plympton-st-maurice-primary.org.uk/ | www.plymptonstmaryinfants.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 29.0).
- •Plympton St Maurice Primary School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 85.
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 St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School ranks higher (82.4 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 St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plympton St Maurice Primary School: 179. St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plympton St Maurice Primary School and St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School rank in South West?
Plympton St Maurice Primary School is 1371st of 1,695 and St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School is 178th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).