Boscastle Community Primary School vs Delabole Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boscastle Community Primary School
Boscastle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students
Delabole Primary School
Delabole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
70 students
| Measure | Boscastle Community Primary School Boscastle, South West | Delabole Primary School Delabole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1101 of 1,695 | #1624 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10114 of 15,697 | #14754 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 60 | 70 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 70 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.9% | 50.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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 | Boscastle | Delabole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | boscastle.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.delaboleschool.org |
The verdict
- •Boscastle Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 14.5).
- •Boscastle Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 38%).
- •Boscastle Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Delabole Primary School is the larger school with 70 students compared with 60.
- •Boscastle Community Primary School is a local authority school while Delabole Primary 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 Boscastle Community Primary School better than Delabole Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Boscastle Community Primary School ranks higher (40.1 vs 14.5 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 Boscastle Community Primary School and Delabole Primary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Boscastle and Delabole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boscastle Community Primary School: 60. Delabole Primary School: 70. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boscastle Community Primary School and Delabole Primary School rank in South West?
Boscastle Community Primary School is 1101st of 1,695 and Delabole Primary School is 1624th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).