Brannel School vs Callington Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brannel School
St Austell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
888 students
Callington Community College
Callington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
887 students
| Measure | Brannel School St Austell, South West | Callington Community College Callington, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #291 of 402 | #228 of 402 |
| National rank | #2714 of 4,090 | #2204 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 888 | 887 |
| Pupils on roll | 888 | 887 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 118.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.1% | 40.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.9% | 68.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.6 |
| town | St Austell | Callington |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brannel.com | www.callingtoncc.net |
The verdict
- •Callington Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 34.7).
- •Brannel School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 887.
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 Brannel School better than Callington Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Callington Community College ranks higher (45.4 vs 34.7 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 Brannel School and Callington Community College?
About 45 km in a straight line, between St Austell and Callington in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brannel School: 888. Callington Community College: 887. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brannel School and Callington Community College rank in South West?
Brannel School is 291st of 402 and Callington Community College is 228th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).