Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy vs St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 464 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Saltash · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery
Saltash · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
349 students
| Measure | Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Saltash, South West | St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery Saltash, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1071 of 1,695 | #632 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9847 of 15,697 | #5990 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 55.2% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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 | Saltash | Saltash |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brunelprimary.co.uk | www.st-stephens-salt.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 41.3).
- •St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 59%).
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 349 students compared with 211.
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy is a academy school while St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery 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 Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy better than St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (59.3 vs 41.3 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 Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy and St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery?
About 464 m in a straight line, between Saltash and Saltash in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy: 211. St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy and St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery rank in South West?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy is 1071st of 1,695 and St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery is 632nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).