Bodmin College vs Lostwithiel School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bodmin College
Bodmin · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,236 students
Lostwithiel School
Lostwithiel · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
166 students
| Measure | Bodmin College Bodmin, South West | Lostwithiel School Lostwithiel, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #194 of 402 | #374 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1962 of 4,090 | #3803 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,236 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,236 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.7 | – |
| town | Bodmin | Lostwithiel |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bodmincollege.co.uk | www.lostwithiel.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lostwithiel School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 50.0).
- •Bodmin College is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 166.
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 Bodmin College better than Lostwithiel School?
On the Success Index (England), Lostwithiel School ranks higher (70.6 vs 50.0 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 Bodmin College and Lostwithiel School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Bodmin and Lostwithiel in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bodmin College: 1,236. Lostwithiel School: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bodmin College and Lostwithiel School rank in South West?
Bodmin College is 194th of 402 and Lostwithiel School is 374th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).