Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School vs Truro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.6 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
Truro High School
Truro · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
368 students
| Measure | Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Truro, South West | Truro High School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1021 of 1,695 | #216 of 402 |
| National rank | #9490 of 15,697 | #2122 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 421 | 368 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 368 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.6 |
| town | Truro | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.archbishop-benson.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.trurohigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Truro High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 43.0).
- •Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 368.
- •Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is a academy school while Truro High School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is co-educational and Truro High School is girls.
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 Truro High School?
On the Success Index (England), Truro High School ranks higher (46.9 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 Truro High School?
About 1.6 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. Truro High School: 368. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School and Truro High School rank in South West?
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is 1021st of 1,695 and Truro High School is 216th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).