Boyton Community Primary School vs St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyton Community Primary School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
28 students
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School
Launceston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
100 students
| Measure | Boyton Community Primary School Launceston, South West | St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School Launceston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1369 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #12402 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 28 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 28 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Launceston | Launceston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.boyton.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.thecareyfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.1 vs 8.3).
- •St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 25%).
- •St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 28.
- •Boyton Community Primary School is a academy school while St Giles-on-the-Heath Community 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 Boyton Community Primary School better than St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School?
On the Success Index (England), St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School ranks higher (29.1 vs 8.3 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 Boyton Community Primary School and St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Launceston and Launceston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boyton Community Primary School: 28. St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boyton Community Primary School and St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School rank in South West?
Boyton Community Primary School is unranked and St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School is 1369th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).