Riverside Community Primary School vs St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 675 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Community Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
370 students
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Riverside Community Primary School Plymouth, South West | St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #864 of 1,695 | #1376 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8060 of 15,697 | #12452 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 370 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 52.4% | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 58.7% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.riversideprimary.net | www.stpaulsplymouth.com |
The verdict
- •Riverside Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 28.9).
- •Riverside Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 56%).
- •St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Riverside Community Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 136.
- •Riverside Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Riverside Community Primary School better than St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Community Primary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 28.9 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 Riverside Community Primary School and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Community Primary School: 370. St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Community Primary School and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Riverside Community Primary School is 864th of 1,695 and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School is 1376th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).