Brannel School vs The Roseland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 7.5 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
The Roseland Academy
Truro · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
665 students
| Measure | Brannel School St Austell, South West | The Roseland Academy Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #291 of 402 | #119 of 402 |
| National rank | #2714 of 4,090 | #1354 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 888 | 665 |
| Pupils on roll | 888 | 665 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 118.4% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.1% | 45.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.9% | 68.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Austell | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brannel.com | www.theroseland.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Roseland Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 34.7).
- •Brannel School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 665.
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 The Roseland Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Roseland Academy ranks higher (62.7 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 The Roseland Academy?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between St Austell and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brannel School: 888. The Roseland Academy: 665. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brannel School and The Roseland Academy rank in South West?
Brannel School is 291st of 402 and The Roseland Academy is 119th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).