Beacon Academy vs Bodmin College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Academy
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
Bodmin College
Bodmin · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,236 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Bodmin, South West | Bodmin College Bodmin, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #418 of 1,695 | #194 of 402 |
| National rank | #4129 of 15,697 | #1962 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 448 | 1,236 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 1,236 |
| Free school meals | 44.2% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.7 |
| town | Bodmin | Bodmin |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beacon.kernowlearning.co.uk | www.bodmincollege.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 50.0).
- •Bodmin College is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 448.
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 Beacon Academy better than Bodmin College?
On the Success Index (England), Beacon Academy ranks higher (68.7 vs 50.0 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 Beacon Academy and Bodmin College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bodmin and Bodmin in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Academy: 448. Bodmin College: 1,236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Academy and Bodmin College rank in South West?
Beacon Academy is 418th of 1,695 and Bodmin College is 194th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).