Plymstock School vs Sherford Vale School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plymstock School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,515 students
Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Sherford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
347 students
| Measure | Plymstock School Plymouth, South West | Sherford Vale School & Nursery Sherford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 402 | #1228 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1344 of 4,090 | #11248 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,515 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,515 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 82.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Sherford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.plymstockschool.org.uk/ | www.sherfordvaleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Plymstock School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 35.0).
- •Plymstock School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 347.
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 Plymstock School better than Sherford Vale School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Plymstock School ranks higher (63.0 vs 35.0 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 Plymstock School and Sherford Vale School & Nursery?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Sherford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plymstock School: 1,515. Sherford Vale School & Nursery: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plymstock School and Sherford Vale School & Nursery rank in South West?
Plymstock School is 117th of 402 and Sherford Vale School & Nursery is 1228th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).