St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School vs St George's CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 940 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
190 students
St George's CofE Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Plymouth, South West | St George's CofE Primary Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #487 of 1,695 | #1356 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4829 of 15,697 | #12318 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 190 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.standrewsprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-georges.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 29.5).
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 60%).
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 94.
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School is a local authority school while St George's CofE Primary Academy 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 St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School better than St George's CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 29.5 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 St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School and St George's CofE Primary Academy?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School: 190. St George's CofE Primary Academy: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School and St George's CofE Primary Academy rank in South West?
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School is 487th of 1,695 and St George's CofE Primary Academy is 1356th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).