Falmouth Primary Academy vs St Francis CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 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
St Francis CofE Primary School
Falmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
396 students
| Measure | Falmouth Primary Academy Falmouth, South West | St Francis CofE Primary School Falmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #867 of 1,695 | #1191 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8085 of 15,697 | #10937 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 201 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 48.8% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 47.9% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Falmouth | Falmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.falmouth.kernowlearning.co.uk | www.stfrancis.kernowlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Falmouth Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 36.5).
- •Falmouth Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 51%).
- •Falmouth Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •St Francis CofE Primary School is the larger school with 396 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 St Francis CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Falmouth Primary Academy ranks higher (49.6 vs 36.5 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 St Francis CofE Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Falmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falmouth Primary Academy: 201. St Francis CofE Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falmouth Primary Academy and St Francis CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Falmouth Primary Academy is 867th of 1,695 and St Francis CofE Primary School is 1191st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).