Sherford Vale School & Nursery vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Sherford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
347 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
| Measure | Sherford Vale School & Nursery Sherford, South West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1228 of 1,695 | #204 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11248 of 15,697 | #2032 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 347 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| 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 | Sherford | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sherfordvaleschool.co.uk | www.stmarys-brixton.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.8 vs 35.0).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 59%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Sherford Vale School & Nursery is the larger school with 347 students compared with 100.
- •Sherford Vale School & Nursery is a academy school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Sherford Vale School & Nursery better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (80.8 vs 35.0 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 Sherford Vale School & Nursery and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sherford and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherford Vale School & Nursery: 347. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherford Vale School & Nursery and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Sherford Vale School & Nursery is 1228th of 1,695 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 204th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).