Blackwater Community Primary School vs Treleigh Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.9 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
Treleigh Community Primary School
Redruth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
314 students
| Measure | Blackwater Community Primary School Truro, South West | Treleigh Community Primary School Redruth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #495 of 1,695 | #1402 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4879 of 15,697 | #12702 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 128 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 2% |
| 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 | Redruth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blackwater.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.treleigh.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackwater Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 27.6).
- •Blackwater Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 52%).
- •Blackwater Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Treleigh Community Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 128.
- •Blackwater Community Primary School is a academy school while Treleigh Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Blackwater Community Primary School better than Treleigh Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackwater Community Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 27.6 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 Treleigh Community Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Truro and Redruth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwater Community Primary School: 128. Treleigh Community Primary School: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwater Community Primary School and Treleigh Community Primary School rank in South West?
Blackwater Community Primary School is 495th of 1,695 and Treleigh Community Primary School is 1402nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).