Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School vs Saltash Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 221 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
Saltash Community School
Saltash · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,139 students
| Measure | Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Saltash, South West | Saltash Community School Saltash, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1532 of 1,695 | #276 of 402 |
| National rank | #13745 of 15,697 | #2605 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 196 | 1,139 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 1,139 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.9 |
| town | Saltash | Saltash |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishop-cornish.cornwall.sch.uk/ | saltash.net/ |
The verdict
- •Saltash Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 21.5).
- •Saltash Community School is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 196.
- •Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school while Saltash Community School 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 Saltash Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Saltash Community School ranks higher (37.0 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 Saltash Community School?
About 221 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. Saltash Community School: 1,139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School and Saltash Community School rank in South West?
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School is 1532nd of 1,695 and Saltash Community School is 276th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).