St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School vs Woodford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
85 students
Woodford Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
| Measure | St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School Plymouth, South West | Woodford Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #178 of 1,695 | #246 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1809 of 15,697 | #2380 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 85 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 47.2% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.plymptonstmaryinfants.com | www.woodfordprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 78.6).
- •Woodford Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 85.
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 Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School better than Woodford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School ranks higher (82.4 vs 78.6 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 Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School and Woodford Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School: 85. Woodford Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School and Woodford Primary School rank in South West?
St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School is 178th of 1,695 and Woodford Primary School is 246th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).