St Mary's Priory Junior School vs Weare Academy First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 130 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Priory Junior School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
149 students
Weare Academy First School
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
149 students
| Measure | St Mary's Priory Junior School Plymouth, South West | Weare Academy First School Axbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #650 of 1,695 | #250 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6142 of 15,697 | #2444 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 149 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 149 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 62.1% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Axbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.oldpriory.com/ | www.weareacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Weare Academy First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 58.6).
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 Junior School better than Weare Academy First School?
On the Success Index (England), Weare Academy First School ranks higher (78.2 vs 58.6 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 Junior School and Weare Academy First School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Axbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Priory Junior School: 149. Weare Academy First School: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Priory Junior School and Weare Academy First School rank in South West?
St Mary's Priory Junior School is 650th of 1,695 and Weare Academy First School is 250th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).