Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy vs Penrice Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.5 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
Penrice Academy
St Austell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,405 students
| Measure | Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy Par, South West | Penrice Academy St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1284 of 1,695 | #80 of 402 |
| National rank | #11686 of 15,697 | #995 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 150 | 1,405 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 1,405 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Par | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.biscoveyinfants.org.uk | www.penriceacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Penrice Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 32.7).
- •Penrice Academy is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 150.
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 Penrice Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Penrice Academy ranks higher (70.6 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 Penrice Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Par and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy: 150. Penrice Academy: 1,405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy and Penrice Academy rank in South West?
Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy is 1284th of 1,695 and Penrice Academy is 80th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).