Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School vs Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 791 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Saltash · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Saltash · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
| Measure | Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Saltash, South West | Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Saltash, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1532 of 1,695 | #1071 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13745 of 15,697 | #9847 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 196 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 55.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 9% |
| 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 | Saltash | Saltash |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishop-cornish.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.brunelprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 21.5).
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 28%).
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy is the larger school with 211 students compared with 196.
- •Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school while Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy is a academy 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 Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School better than Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy ranks higher (41.3 vs 21.5 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 Cornish CofE VA Primary School and Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy?
About 791 m in a straight line, between Saltash and Saltash in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School: 196. Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School and Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy rank in South West?
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School is 1532nd of 1,695 and Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy is 1071st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).