Falmouth Primary Academy vs St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 127 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 Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
| Measure | Falmouth Primary Academy Falmouth, South West | St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #867 of 1,695 | #136 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8085 of 15,697 | #1429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 201 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 48.8% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 47.9% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 25% |
| 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 | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.falmouth.kernowlearning.co.uk | www.st-sidwells-ce.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 49.6).
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 69%).
- •St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 8%).
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 Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (85.0 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 St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falmouth Primary Academy: 201. St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falmouth Primary Academy and St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery rank in South West?
Falmouth Primary Academy is 867th of 1,695 and St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is 136th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).