Boskenwyn Community Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boskenwyn Community Primary School
Helston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
330 students
| Measure | Boskenwyn Community Primary School Helston, South West | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Helston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1582 of 1,695 | #1310 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14309 of 15,697 | #11896 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 102 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Helston | Helston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.boskenwyn.cornwall.sch.uk | www.st-michaels.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 17.8).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 33%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 102.
- •Boskenwyn Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael's Church of England 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 Boskenwyn Community Primary School better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 17.8 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 Boskenwyn Community Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Helston and Helston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boskenwyn Community Primary School: 102. St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boskenwyn Community Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Boskenwyn Community Primary School is 1582nd of 1,695 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 1310th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).