Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School vs Bosvigo School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
Bosvigo School
Truro · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
317 students
| Measure | Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Truro, South West | Bosvigo School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1021 of 1,695 | #1544 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9490 of 15,697 | #13866 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 421 | 317 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 317 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Truro | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.archbishop-benson.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.bosvigo.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 20.7).
- •Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 47%).
- •Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 317.
- •Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is a academy school while Bosvigo School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School better than Bosvigo School?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 20.7 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 Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School and Bosvigo School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Truro and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School: 421. Bosvigo School: 317. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School and Bosvigo School rank in South West?
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is 1021st of 1,695 and Bosvigo School is 1544th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).