Beacon Academy vs Nanstallon Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.9 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
Nanstallon Community Primary School
Bodmin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
111 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Bodmin, South West | Nanstallon Community Primary School Bodmin, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #418 of 1,695 | #618 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4129 of 15,697 | #5819 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 448 | 111 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 111 |
| Free school meals | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 13% |
| 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 | Bodmin | Bodmin |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beacon.kernowlearning.co.uk | www.nanstallonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 60.1).
- •Beacon Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 60%).
- •Nanstallon Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Beacon Academy is the larger school with 448 students compared with 111.
- •Beacon Academy is a academy school while Nanstallon Community Primary 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 Beacon Academy better than Nanstallon Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beacon Academy ranks higher (68.7 vs 60.1 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 Nanstallon Community Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bodmin and Bodmin in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Academy: 448. Nanstallon Community Primary School: 111. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Academy and Nanstallon Community Primary School rank in South West?
Beacon Academy is 418th of 1,695 and Nanstallon Community Primary School is 618th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).