Camelford Community Primary School vs Sir James Smith's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 82 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camelford Community Primary School
Camelford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
253 students
Sir James Smith's School
Camelford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
588 students
| Measure | Camelford Community Primary School Camelford, South West | Sir James Smith's School Camelford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 1,695 | #225 of 402 |
| National rank | #4947 of 15,697 | #2178 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 253 | 588 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 588 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Camelford | Camelford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | camelfordprimary.co.uk | www.sirjamessmiths.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Camelford Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 45.8).
- •Sir James Smith's School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 253.
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 Camelford Community Primary School better than Sir James Smith's School?
On the Success Index (England), Camelford Community Primary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 45.8 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 Camelford Community Primary School and Sir James Smith's School?
About 82 m in a straight line, between Camelford and Camelford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Camelford Community Primary School: 253. Sir James Smith's School: 588. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Camelford Community Primary School and Sir James Smith's School rank in South West?
Camelford Community Primary School is 502nd of 1,695 and Sir James Smith's School is 225th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).