Shakespeare Primary School vs St Peter's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shakespeare Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
381 students
St Peter's RC Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
75 students
| Measure | Shakespeare Primary School Plymouth, South West | St Peter's RC Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1363 of 1,695 | #1671 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12378 of 15,697 | #15309 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 381 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 35.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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.shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk | www.st-petersrc.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shakespeare Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.2 vs 9.4).
- •Shakespeare Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 41%).
- •Shakespeare Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Shakespeare Primary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 75.
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 Shakespeare Primary School better than St Peter's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shakespeare Primary School ranks higher (29.2 vs 9.4 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 Shakespeare Primary School and St Peter's RC Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shakespeare Primary School: 381. St Peter's RC Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shakespeare Primary School and St Peter's RC Primary School rank in South West?
Shakespeare Primary School is 1363rd of 1,695 and St Peter's RC Primary School is 1671st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).