St Hilary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Penzance, South West TR20 9DR · Cornwall
#643 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#6105 of 15,697 nationally
About St Hilary School
St Hilary School is a academy primary school located in Penzance, in the Cornwall local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 206 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 58.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 643rd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (81th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 206; capacity filled 84.1%.
There are 22 schools in Penzance; St Hilary School ranks 8th of 22 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)62%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- 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%)15%
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 St Hilary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 206
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 15%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 62%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Hilary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Marazion School
Marazion · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
99 students · 3.1 km away
Germoe Community Primary School
Penzance · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
76 students · 3.6 km away
St Erth Community Primary School
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
105 students · 4.0 km away
Ludgvan School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
199 students · 4.5 km away
Godolphin Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students · 5.2 km away
The Cornwall Independent School
Hayle · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
73 students · 5.3 km away
Leedstown Community Primary School
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
74 students · 5.5 km away
Penpol School
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students · 5.7 km away
Hayle Academy
Hayle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
623 students · 6.0 km away
Bodriggy Academy
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
325 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Tregoze Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Staplegrove Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
Starcross Primary School
Exeter, Devon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
North Bradley CofE Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
The Duchy School Bradninch
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Hilary School a good school?
St Hilary School has a Success Index (England) of 58.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #643 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 St Hilary School rank in South West?
St Hilary School ranks #643 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #6105 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Hilary School?
St Hilary School had 206 students in 2025.
Is St Hilary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Hilary School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 5–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Hilary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Hilary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.