Charlestown Primary School vs Mevagissey Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlestown Primary School
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
372 students
Mevagissey Community Primary School
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
160 students
| Measure | Charlestown Primary School St Austell, South West | Mevagissey Community Primary School St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1024 of 1,695 | #230 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9515 of 15,697 | #2283 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 372 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 372 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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 | St Austell | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.charlestown.kernowlearning.co.uk | www.mevagisseyschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mevagissey Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 42.9).
- •Mevagissey Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 59%).
- •Mevagissey Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Charlestown Primary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 160.
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 Charlestown Primary School better than Mevagissey Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mevagissey Community Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 42.9 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 Charlestown Primary School and Mevagissey Community Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between St Austell and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlestown Primary School: 372. Mevagissey Community Primary School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlestown Primary School and Mevagissey Community Primary School rank in South West?
Charlestown Primary School is 1024th of 1,695 and Mevagissey Community Primary School is 230th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).