Falmouth School vs Penryn College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.7 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
Penryn College
Penryn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,140 students
| Measure | Falmouth School Falmouth, South West | Penryn College Penryn, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 402 | #92 of 402 |
| National rank | #1758 of 4,090 | #1115 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 923 | 1,140 |
| Pupils on roll | 923 | 1,140 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | 49.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.6% | 48.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | 69% |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | 8.8 | – |
| town | Falmouth | Penryn |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.falmouthschool.net | www.penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penryn College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 54.2).
- •Penryn College is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 923.
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 Penryn College?
On the Success Index (England), Penryn College ranks higher (67.8 vs 54.2 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 Falmouth School and Penryn College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Penryn in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falmouth School: 923. Penryn College: 1,140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falmouth School and Penryn College rank in South West?
Falmouth School is 160th of 402 and Penryn College is 92nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).