Boscastle Community Primary School vs Sir James Smith's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 7.1 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
Sir James Smith's School
Camelford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
588 students
| Measure | Boscastle Community Primary School Boscastle, South West | Sir James Smith's School Camelford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1101 of 1,695 | #225 of 402 |
| National rank | #10114 of 15,697 | #2178 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 60 | 588 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 588 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.9% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Boscastle | Camelford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | boscastle.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.sirjamessmiths.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sir James Smith's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 40.1).
- •Sir James Smith's School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 60.
- •Boscastle Community Primary School is a local authority school while Sir James Smith's 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 Sir James Smith's School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir James Smith's School ranks higher (45.8 vs 40.1 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 Sir James Smith's School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Boscastle and Camelford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boscastle Community Primary School: 60. Sir James Smith's School: 588. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boscastle Community Primary School and Sir James Smith's School rank in South West?
Boscastle Community Primary School is 1101st of 1,695 and Sir James Smith's School is 225th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).