Bishop Bronescombe CofE School vs Charlestown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
267 students
Charlestown Primary School
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
372 students
| Measure | Bishop Bronescombe CofE School St Austell, South West | Charlestown Primary School St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1326 of 1,695 | #1024 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12024 of 15,697 | #9515 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 267 | 372 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 372 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | St Austell | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopbronescombe.co.uk | www.charlestown.kernowlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Charlestown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 31.0).
- •Charlestown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 58%).
- •Charlestown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Charlestown Primary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 267.
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 Bishop Bronescombe CofE School better than Charlestown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Charlestown Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 31.0 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 Bishop Bronescombe CofE School and Charlestown Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St Austell and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School: 267. Charlestown Primary School: 372. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Bronescombe CofE School and Charlestown Primary School rank in South West?
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is 1326th of 1,695 and Charlestown Primary School is 1024th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).