Blackwater Community Primary School vs Mount Hawke Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwater Community Primary School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
128 students
Mount Hawke Academy
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
241 students
| Measure | Blackwater Community Primary School Truro, South West | Mount Hawke Academy Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #495 of 1,695 | #218 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4879 of 15,697 | #2151 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 128 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 12% |
| 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 | Truro | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blackwater.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.mounthawke.org |
The verdict
- •Mount Hawke Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 64.8).
- •Mount Hawke Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 75%).
- •Mount Hawke Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Mount Hawke Academy is the larger school with 241 students compared with 128.
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 Blackwater Community Primary School better than Mount Hawke Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mount Hawke Academy ranks higher (80.0 vs 64.8 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 Blackwater Community Primary School and Mount Hawke Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Truro and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwater Community Primary School: 128. Mount Hawke Academy: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwater Community Primary School and Mount Hawke Academy rank in South West?
Blackwater Community Primary School is 495th of 1,695 and Mount Hawke Academy is 218th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).