Calstock Community Primary School vs St Dominic CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.5 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
St Dominic CofE Primary School
St Dominick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
83 students
| Measure | Calstock Community Primary School Calstock, South West | St Dominic CofE Primary School St Dominick, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #347 of 1,695 | #253 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3581 of 15,697 | #2488 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 60 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 57.7% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 14% |
| 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 | St Dominick |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.calstock.cornwall.sch.uk/ | stbarnabasmat.com/st-dominic-c-of-e-primary-school/ |
The verdict
- •St Dominic CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 71.7).
- •St Dominic CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 73%).
- •St Dominic CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •St Dominic CofE Primary School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 60.
- •Calstock Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Dominic CofE Primary School 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 St Dominic CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Dominic CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 71.7 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 St Dominic CofE Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Calstock and St Dominick in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calstock Community Primary School: 60. St Dominic CofE Primary School: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calstock Community Primary School and St Dominic CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Calstock Community Primary School is 347th of 1,695 and St Dominic CofE Primary School is 253rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).