Falmouth School vs Mounts Bay Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 33 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falmouth School
Falmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
923 students
Mounts Bay Academy
Penzance · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
922 students
| Measure | Falmouth School Falmouth, South West | Mounts Bay Academy Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 402 | #220 of 402 |
| National rank | #1758 of 4,090 | #2138 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 923 | 922 |
| Pupils on roll | 923 | 922 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | 43.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.6% | 37.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | 66% |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | 8.8 | – |
| town | Falmouth | Penzance |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.falmouthschool.net | www.mountsbay.org |
The verdict
- •Falmouth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 46.5).
- •Falmouth School is the larger school with 923 students compared with 922.
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 School better than Mounts Bay Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Falmouth School ranks higher (54.2 vs 46.5 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 School and Mounts Bay Academy?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falmouth School: 923. Mounts Bay Academy: 922. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falmouth School and Mounts Bay Academy rank in South West?
Falmouth School is 160th of 402 and Mounts Bay Academy is 220th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).