Callington Primary School vs St Mellion Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callington Primary School
CALLINGTON · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
354 students
St Mellion Church of England Primary School
Saltash · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
33 students
| Measure | Callington Primary School CALLINGTON, South West | St Mellion Church of England Primary School Saltash, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #749 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #7041 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 354 | 33 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 33 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 47.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | CALLINGTON | Saltash |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.callington-ji.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.st-mellion.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Callington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 45.5).
- •Callington Primary School is the larger school with 354 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 Primary School better than St Mellion Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Callington Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 45.5 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 Callington Primary School and St Mellion Church of England Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between CALLINGTON and Saltash in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Callington Primary School: 354. St Mellion Church of England Primary School: 33. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Callington Primary School and St Mellion Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Callington Primary School is 749th of 1,695 and St Mellion Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).