Bere Alston Primary Academy vs Calstock Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bere Alston Primary Academy
Yelverton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
Calstock Community Primary School
Calstock · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
60 students
| Measure | Bere Alston Primary Academy Yelverton, South West | Calstock Community Primary School Calstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1539 of 1,695 | #347 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13809 of 15,697 | #3581 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 106 | 60 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 60 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 50.5% | 57.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Yelverton | Calstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.berealston.devon.sch.uk/ | www.calstock.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Calstock Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 21.1).
- •Calstock Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 28%).
- •Calstock Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Bere Alston Primary Academy is the larger school with 106 students compared with 60.
- •Bere Alston Primary Academy is a academy school while Calstock 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 Bere Alston Primary Academy better than Calstock Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Calstock Community Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 21.1 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 Bere Alston Primary Academy and Calstock Community Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Yelverton and Calstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bere Alston Primary Academy: 106. Calstock Community Primary School: 60. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bere Alston Primary Academy and Calstock Community Primary School rank in South West?
Bere Alston Primary Academy is 1539th of 1,695 and Calstock Community Primary School is 347th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).