Stuart Road Primary Academy vs The Cathedral School of St Mary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 573 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stuart Road Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Stuart Road Primary Academy Plymouth, South West | The Cathedral School of St Mary Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #766 of 1,695 | #1491 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7196 of 15,697 | #13495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 185 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 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.stuartroadacademy.org | www.csosm.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Stuart Road Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 23.3).
- •Stuart Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 47%).
- •Stuart Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Stuart Road Primary Academy is the larger school with 185 students compared with 102.
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 Stuart Road Primary Academy better than The Cathedral School of St Mary?
On the Success Index (England), Stuart Road Primary Academy ranks higher (53.6 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 Stuart Road Primary Academy and The Cathedral School of St Mary?
About 573 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Stuart Road Primary Academy: 185. The Cathedral School of St Mary: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Stuart Road Primary Academy and The Cathedral School of St Mary rank in South West?
Stuart Road Primary Academy is 766th 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).