Darite Primary Academy vs Pensilva Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darite Primary Academy
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
35 students
Pensilva Primary School
Liskeard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
| Measure | Darite Primary Academy Liskeard, South West | Pensilva Primary School Liskeard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1655 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #15055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 35 | 101 |
| Pupils on roll | 35 | 101 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 24.8% |
| Capacity filled | 41.7% | 57.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 14% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Liskeard | Liskeard |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dariteprimary.co.uk | www.pensilva.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Darite Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.1 vs 11.9).
- •Darite Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 14%).
- •Pensilva Primary School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 35.
- •Darite Primary Academy is a academy school while Pensilva Primary 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 Darite Primary Academy better than Pensilva Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Darite Primary Academy ranks higher (25.1 vs 11.9 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 Darite Primary Academy and Pensilva Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Liskeard and Liskeard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darite Primary Academy: 35. Pensilva Primary School: 101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darite Primary Academy and Pensilva Primary School rank in South West?
Darite Primary Academy is unranked and Pensilva Primary School is 1655th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).