Schools in St Austell, South West (2025)
21 schools · 7,324 students · 20 academy, 1 local authority · median Pupils on roll 214.
St Austell, in South West, has 21 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 7,324 students. By level there are 18 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 20 academy, 1 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across St Austell's schools is 214, above the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
21 of the 21 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Gorran School (92.1, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Mevagissey Community Primary School (79.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Penrice Academy (70.6, top 25% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Penrice Academy (1,405 students), Brannel School (888 students), Poltair School (882 students).
Ranked schools in St Austell
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 192Gorran SchoolSt Austell · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 91 students
- 279Mevagissey Community Primary SchoolSt Austell · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 371Penrice AcademySt Austell · Academy Secondary50.9 Attainment 8 · 1,405 students
- 461Sky Primary and Eden Project NurserySt Austell · Academy Primary– · 118 students
- 561Sandy Hill AcademySt Austell · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 455 students
- 655Poltair SchoolSt Austell · Academy Secondary47.4 Attainment 8 · 882 students
- 755St Mewan Community Primary SchoolSt Austell · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 848Whitemoor AcademySt. Austell · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 108 students
- 943Charlestown Primary SchoolSt Austell · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 372 students
- 1042Carclaze Community Primary SchoolSt Austell · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 377 students
- 1142St Stephen Churchtown AcademySt Austell · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 284 students
- 1241St Dennis Primary AcademySt Austell · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 1338Mount Charles SchoolSt Austell · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 333 students
- 1435Brannel SchoolSt Austell · Academy Secondary41.6 Attainment 8 · 888 students
- 1531Roche Community Primary SchoolSt Austell · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 1631Bishop Bronescombe CofE SchoolSt Austell · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 267 students
- 1729Nanpean Community Primary SchoolSt Austell · Academy Primary29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
- 1828Treverbyn AcademySt Austell · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 1919Bugle SchoolSt Austell · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 167 students
- 2013Pondhu Primary SchoolSt. Austell · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 2112Foxhole Learning AcademySt. Austell · Academy Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorran School St Austell · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 92.1 Top 5% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91 |
| 2 | Mevagissey Community Primary School St Austell · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 79.1 Top 25% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 3 | Penrice Academy St Austell · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 70.6 Top 25% | 50.9 Attainment 8 | 1,405 |
| 4 | Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery St Austell · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.4 Top 50% | – | 118 |
| 5 | Sandy Hill Academy St Austell · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.1 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 455 |
| 6 | Poltair School St Austell · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 55.4 Top 50% | 47.4 Attainment 8 | 882 |
| 7 | St Mewan Community Primary School St Austell · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 8 | Whitemoor Academy St. Austell · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 47.5 Lower 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 108 |
| 9 | Charlestown Primary School St Austell · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 372 |
| 10 | Carclaze Community Primary School St Austell · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 377 |
| 11 | St Stephen Churchtown Academy St Austell · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 41.9 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 284 |
| 12 | St Dennis Primary Academy St Austell · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 40.6 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 13 | Mount Charles School St Austell · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.0 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 333 |
| 14 | Brannel School St Austell · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 34.7 Lower 50% | 41.6 Attainment 8 | 888 |
| 15 | Roche Community Primary School St Austell · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 31.1 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 16 | Bishop Bronescombe CofE School St Austell · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 31.0 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 267 |
| 17 | Nanpean Community Primary School St Austell · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 28.9 Lower 50% | 29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
| 18 | Treverbyn Academy St Austell · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 27.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 19 | Bugle School St Austell · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.6 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 167 |
| 20 | Pondhu Primary School St. Austell · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 12.7 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 21 | Foxhole Learning Academy St. Austell · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 11.9 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83 |
Compare the top 4 schools in St Austell side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in St Austell?
Gorran School is the highest-ranked school in St Austell with a Success Index (England) of 92.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in St Austell?
St Austell has 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) educating 7,324 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in St Austell?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in St Austell is 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.