Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School vs Penair School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Penair School
Truro · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,223 students
| Measure | Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Truro, South West | Penair School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1021 of 1,695 | #77 of 402 |
| National rank | #9490 of 15,697 | #983 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 421 | 1,223 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 1,223 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Truro | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.archbishop-benson.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.penair.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Penair School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 43.0).
- •Penair School is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 421.
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 Penair School?
On the Success Index (England), Penair School ranks higher (70.9 vs 43.0 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 Penair 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. Penair School: 1,223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School and Penair School rank in South West?
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is 1021st of 1,695 and Penair School is 77th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).