Prince Rock Primary School vs St James' Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 167 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prince Rock Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
| Measure | Prince Rock Primary School Plymouth, South West | St James' Church of England Primary Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #472 of 1,695 | #440 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4608 of 15,697 | #4294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 405 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 17% |
| 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 | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.princerock.co.uk | www.stjamescebournemouth.com |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 66.3).
- •Prince Rock Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 68%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 8%).
- •Prince Rock Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 404.
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 Prince Rock Primary School better than St James' Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (67.9 vs 66.3 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 Prince Rock Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary Academy?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prince Rock Primary School: 405. St James' Church of England Primary Academy: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prince Rock Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary Academy rank in South West?
Prince Rock Primary School is 472nd of 1,695 and St James' Church of England Primary Academy is 440th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).