St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School vs The Cathedral School of St Mary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 669 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
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Plymouth, South West | The Cathedral School of St Mary Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #487 of 1,695 | #1491 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4829 of 15,697 | #13495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 190 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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.csosm.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 23.3).
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 47%).
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 102.
- •St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School is a local authority school while The Cathedral School of St Mary 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 The Cathedral School of St Mary?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 23.3 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 The Cathedral School of St Mary?
About 669 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. The Cathedral School of St Mary: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School and The Cathedral School of St Mary rank in South West?
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School is 487th of 1,695 and The Cathedral School of St Mary is 1491st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).