Flushing School vs Gerrans School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flushing School
Falmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
Gerrans School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
| Measure | Flushing School Falmouth, South West | Gerrans School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #386 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #3865 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 58 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 69% | 82.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 10% |
| 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 | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.flushingcofeschool.co.uk | www.gerrans.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Flushing School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 70.3).
- •Flushing School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 70%).
- •Flushing School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
- •Gerrans School is the larger school with 69 students compared with 58.
- •Flushing School is a local authority school while Gerrans School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Flushing School better than Gerrans School?
On the Success Index (England), Flushing School ranks higher (73.5 vs 70.3 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 Flushing School and Gerrans School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flushing School: 58. Gerrans School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flushing School and Gerrans School rank in South West?
Flushing School is unranked and Gerrans School is 386th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).