Fowey River Academy vs Polruan Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 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
Polruan Primary Academy
Polruan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
21 students
| Measure | Fowey River Academy Fowey, South West | Polruan Primary Academy Polruan, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #310 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #2955 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 676 | 21 |
| Pupils on roll | 676 | 21 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 60% |
| Capacity filled | 67.6% | 31.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Fowey | Polruan |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fracademy.org | www.polruanprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fowey River Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.2 vs 3.5).
- •Fowey River Academy is the larger school with 676 students compared with 21.
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 Polruan Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fowey River Academy ranks higher (30.2 vs 3.5 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 Fowey River Academy and Polruan Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fowey and Polruan in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fowey River Academy: 676. Polruan Primary Academy: 21. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fowey River Academy and Polruan Primary Academy rank in South West?
Fowey River Academy is 310th of 402 and Polruan Primary Academy is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).