Brannel School vs Ladock C of E School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.1 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
Ladock C of E School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
78 students
| Measure | Brannel School St Austell, South West | Ladock C of E School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #291 of 402 | #389 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2714 of 4,090 | #3885 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 888 | 78 |
| Pupils on roll | 888 | 78 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 118.4% | 70.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Austell | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brannel.com | www.ladock.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ladock C of E School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 34.7).
- •Brannel School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 78.
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 Ladock C of E School?
On the Success Index (England), Ladock C of E School ranks higher (70.2 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 Ladock C of E School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between St Austell and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brannel School: 888. Ladock C of E School: 78. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brannel School and Ladock C of E School rank in South West?
Brannel School is 291st of 402 and Ladock C of E School is 389th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).