Calstock Community Primary School vs Harrowbarrow Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calstock Community Primary School
Calstock · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
60 students
Harrowbarrow Primary Academy
Callington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
| Measure | Calstock Community Primary School Calstock, South West | Harrowbarrow Primary Academy Callington, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #347 of 1,695 | #1260 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3581 of 15,697 | #11497 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 60 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 57.7% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 6% |
| 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 | Calstock | Callington |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.calstock.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.harrowbarrowprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Calstock Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 33.7).
- •Calstock Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 47%).
- •Calstock Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Harrowbarrow Primary Academy is the larger school with 91 students compared with 60.
- •Calstock Community Primary School is a local authority school while Harrowbarrow Primary Academy is a academy 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 Calstock Community Primary School better than Harrowbarrow Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Calstock Community Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 33.7 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 Calstock Community Primary School and Harrowbarrow Primary Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Calstock and Callington in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calstock Community Primary School: 60. Harrowbarrow Primary Academy: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calstock Community Primary School and Harrowbarrow Primary Academy rank in South West?
Calstock Community Primary School is 347th of 1,695 and Harrowbarrow Primary Academy is 1260th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).