Beaminster St Mary's Academy vs Shortlanesend School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 175 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Beaminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
Shortlanesend School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
| Measure | Beaminster St Mary's Academy Beaminster, South West | Shortlanesend School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #913 of 1,695 | #941 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8462 of 15,697 | #8743 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Beaminster | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beaminsterstmarys.dsat.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Beaminster St Mary's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 46.7).
- •Beaminster St Mary's Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 65%).
- •Shortlanesend School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Beaminster St Mary's Academy better than Shortlanesend School?
On the Success Index (England), Beaminster St Mary's Academy ranks higher (47.8 vs 46.7 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 Beaminster St Mary's Academy and Shortlanesend School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Beaminster and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaminster St Mary's Academy: 140. Shortlanesend School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaminster St Mary's Academy and Shortlanesend School rank in South West?
Beaminster St Mary's Academy is 913th of 1,695 and Shortlanesend School is 941st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).