Falmouth Primary Academy vs Falmouth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falmouth Primary Academy
Falmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Falmouth School
Falmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
923 students
| Measure | Falmouth Primary Academy Falmouth, South West | Falmouth School Falmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #867 of 1,695 | #160 of 402 |
| National rank | #8085 of 15,697 | #1758 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 201 | 923 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 923 |
| Free school meals | 48.8% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 47.9% | 68.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 8.8 |
| town | Falmouth | Falmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.falmouth.kernowlearning.co.uk | www.falmouthschool.net |
The verdict
- •Falmouth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 49.6).
- •Falmouth School is the larger school with 923 students compared with 201.
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 Falmouth Primary Academy better than Falmouth School?
On the Success Index (England), Falmouth School ranks higher (54.2 vs 49.6 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 Falmouth Primary Academy and Falmouth School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Falmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falmouth Primary Academy: 201. Falmouth School: 923. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falmouth Primary Academy and Falmouth School rank in South West?
Falmouth Primary Academy is 867th of 1,695 and Falmouth School is 160th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).