Berrycoombe School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 285 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berrycoombe School
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
197 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Berrycoombe School Bodmin, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin Bodmin, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1558 of 1,695 | #954 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14002 of 15,697 | #8845 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 197 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.berrycoombe.createprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-marys-bod.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 19.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 55%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin is the larger school with 239 students compared with 197.
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 Berrycoombe School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin ranks higher (46.2 vs 19.9 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 Berrycoombe School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Bodmin and Bodmin in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berrycoombe School: 197. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berrycoombe School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin rank in South West?
Berrycoombe School is 1558th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin is 954th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).