Fowey River Academy vs Penrice Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 8.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fowey River Academy
Fowey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
676 students
Penrice Academy
St Austell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,405 students
| Measure | Fowey River Academy Fowey, South West | Penrice Academy St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #310 of 402 | #80 of 402 |
| National rank | #2955 of 4,090 | #995 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 676 | 1,405 |
| Pupils on roll | 676 | 1,405 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 67.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | 50.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.6% | 52.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.9% | 74.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.44 | 4.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Fowey | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fracademy.org | www.penriceacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Penrice Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 30.2).
- •Penrice Academy is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 676.
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 Fowey River Academy better than Penrice Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Penrice Academy ranks higher (70.6 vs 30.2 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 Fowey River Academy and Penrice Academy?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Fowey and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fowey River Academy: 676. Penrice Academy: 1,405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fowey River Academy and Penrice Academy rank in South West?
Fowey River Academy is 310th of 402 and Penrice Academy is 80th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).