Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy vs Fowey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy
Par · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
150 students
Fowey Primary School
Fowey · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
127 students
| Measure | Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy Par, South West | Fowey Primary School Fowey, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1284 of 1,695 | #1131 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11686 of 15,697 | #10392 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 150 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 60.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Par | Fowey |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.biscoveyinfants.org.uk | www.fowey-ji.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fowey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 32.7).
- •Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy is the larger school with 150 students compared with 127.
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 Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy better than Fowey Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fowey Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 32.7 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 Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy and Fowey Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Par and Fowey in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy: 150. Fowey Primary School: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy and Fowey Primary School rank in South West?
Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy is 1284th of 1,695 and Fowey Primary School is 1131st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).