Shakespeare Primary School vs Whitleigh Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 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
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
| Measure | Shakespeare Primary School Plymouth, South West | Whitleigh Community Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1363 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #12378 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 381 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | – |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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.whitleigh-pri.plymouth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Whitleigh Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Shakespeare Primary School and Whitleigh Community Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
How do Shakespeare Primary School and Whitleigh Community Primary School rank in South West?
Shakespeare Primary School is 1363rd of 1,695 and Whitleigh Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).