Connor Downs Academy vs The Cornwall Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connor Downs Academy
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
168 students
The Cornwall Independent School
Hayle · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
73 students
| Measure | Connor Downs Academy Hayle, South West | The Cornwall Independent School Hayle, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #861 of 1,695 | #46 of 402 |
| National rank | #8051 of 15,697 | #635 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 168 | 73 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 73 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 81.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hayle | Hayle |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.connordowns.org.uk | www.tcischool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cornwall Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 49.7).
- •Connor Downs Academy is the larger school with 168 students compared with 73.
- •Connor Downs Academy is a academy school while The Cornwall Independent School is a independent 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 Connor Downs Academy better than The Cornwall Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cornwall Independent School ranks higher (79.5 vs 49.7 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 Connor Downs Academy and The Cornwall Independent School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hayle and Hayle in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Connor Downs Academy: 168. The Cornwall Independent School: 73. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Connor Downs Academy and The Cornwall Independent School rank in South West?
Connor Downs Academy is 861st of 1,695 and The Cornwall Independent School is 46th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).