Riverside Community Primary School vs Westrop Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 221 km 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
Westrop Primary & Nursery School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
369 students
| Measure | Riverside Community Primary School Plymouth, South West | Westrop Primary & Nursery School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #864 of 1,695 | #1130 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8060 of 15,697 | #10382 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 370 | 369 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 369 |
| Free school meals | 52.4% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 58.7% | 74.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.riversideprimary.net | www.westropprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 38.9).
- •Riverside Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 63%).
- •Riverside Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Riverside Community Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 369.
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 Westrop Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Community Primary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 38.9 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 Westrop Primary & Nursery School?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Community Primary School: 370. Westrop Primary & Nursery School: 369. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Community Primary School and Westrop Primary & Nursery School rank in South West?
Riverside Community Primary School is 864th of 1,695 and Westrop Primary & Nursery School is 1130th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).