Devoran School vs Penryn Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devoran School
Truro · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
Penryn Primary Academy
Penryn · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
349 students
| Measure | Devoran School Truro, South West | Penryn Primary Academy Penryn, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #979 of 1,695 | #758 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9016 of 15,697 | #7123 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 195 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 66.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 14% |
| 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 | Penryn |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.devoran.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.penrynprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Penryn Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 45.2).
- •Penryn Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 58%).
- •Penryn Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Penryn Primary Academy is the larger school with 349 students compared with 195.
- •Devoran School is a local authority school while Penryn Primary Academy is a academy 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 Devoran School better than Penryn Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Penryn Primary Academy ranks higher (53.9 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 Devoran School and Penryn Primary Academy?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Truro and Penryn in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devoran School: 195. Penryn Primary Academy: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devoran School and Penryn Primary Academy rank in South West?
Devoran School is 979th of 1,695 and Penryn Primary Academy is 758th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).