South Petherwin Community Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Launceston, South West PL15 7LE · Cornwall
#584 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#5577 of 15,697 nationally
About South Petherwin Community Primary School
South Petherwin Community Primary School is a local authority primary located in Launceston, in the Cornwall local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 114 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 61.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 584th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (69th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (44th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 114; capacity filled 108.6%.
There are 17 schools in Launceston; South Petherwin Community Primary School ranks 6th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Petherwin Community Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 114
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 108.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near South Petherwin Community Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Tregadillett Primary School
Launceston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 2.2 km away
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students · 2.7 km away
Lewannick Community Primary School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
85 students · 3.3 km away
Launceston College
Launceston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,205 students · 3.5 km away
Launceston Primary School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students · 3.6 km away
Windmill Hill Academy
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
162 students · 3.7 km away
St Josephs School
Cornwall · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
212 students · 4.1 km away
St Stephens Community Academy
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
199 students · 4.4 km away
Trekenner Community Primary School
Launceston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
69 students · 5.0 km away
Coads Green Primary School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
29 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Sturminster Newton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
Sharpness Primary School
Berkeley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
Northleach Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
Bowlish Infant School
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
114 students
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
115 students
Woolaston Primary School
Lydney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
113 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Petherwin Community Primary School a good school?
South Petherwin Community Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 61.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #584 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Petherwin Community Primary School rank in South West?
South Petherwin Community Primary School ranks #584 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #5577 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Petherwin Community Primary School?
South Petherwin Community Primary School had 114 students in 2025.
Is South Petherwin Community Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
South Petherwin Community Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near South Petherwin Community Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Petherwin Community Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.