St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Yealmpton 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.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
Yealmpton Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Plymouth, South West | Yealmpton Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #204 of 1,695 | #138 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2032 of 15,697 | #1432 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 100 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 21% |
| 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.stmarys-brixton.devon.sch.uk/ | www.yealmpton-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Yealmpton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 80.8).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 79%).
- •Yealmpton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 13%).
- •Yealmpton Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 100.
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Yealmpton Primary School 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School better than Yealmpton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Yealmpton Primary School ranks higher (85.0 vs 80.8 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School and Yealmpton Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 100. Yealmpton Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Yealmpton Primary School rank in South West?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 204th of 1,695 and Yealmpton Primary School is 138th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).