Callington Community College vs St Mellion Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callington Community College
Callington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
887 students
St Mellion Church of England Primary School
Saltash · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
33 students
| Measure | Callington Community College Callington, South West | St Mellion Church of England Primary School Saltash, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #228 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #2204 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 887 | 33 |
| Pupils on roll | 887 | 33 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 47.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | – |
| town | Callington | Saltash |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.callingtoncc.net | www.st-mellion.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (45.4 vs 45.5).
- •Callington Community College is the larger school with 887 students compared with 33.
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 Callington Community College better than St Mellion Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Callington Community College and St Mellion Church of England Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Callington and Saltash in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Callington Community College: 887. St Mellion Church of England Primary School: 33. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Callington Community College and St Mellion Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Callington Community College is 228th of 402 and St Mellion Church of England Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).