Cusgarne Primary School vs Devoran 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.
Cusgarne Primary School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
40 students
Devoran School
Truro · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Cusgarne Primary School Truro, South West | Devoran School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #979 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #9016 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 40 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 40.8% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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 | Truro | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cusgarne.org | www.devoran.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cusgarne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 45.2).
- •Cusgarne Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 58%).
- •Cusgarne Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Devoran School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 40.
- •Cusgarne Primary School is a academy school while Devoran School is a local authority 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 Cusgarne Primary School better than Devoran School?
On the Success Index (England), Cusgarne Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 45.2 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 Cusgarne Primary School and Devoran School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Truro and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cusgarne Primary School: 40. Devoran School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cusgarne Primary School and Devoran School rank in South West?
Cusgarne Primary School is unranked and Devoran School is 979th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).