Frome Community College vs Helston Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 244 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frome Community College
Frome · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,298 students
Helston Community College
Helston · Academy secondary · Ages 0–18
1,297 students
| Measure | Frome Community College Frome, South West | Helston Community College Helston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #212 of 402 | #176 of 402 |
| National rank | #2108 of 4,090 | #1841 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 0–18 |
| Students | 1,298 | 1,297 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,298 | 1,297 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.2% | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.1% | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | 33.2 |
| town | Frome | Helston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fromecollege.org | www.helston.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Helston Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 47.1).
- •Frome Community College is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 1,297.
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 Frome Community College better than Helston Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Helston Community College ranks higher (52.6 vs 47.1 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 Frome Community College and Helston Community College?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Frome and Helston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frome Community College: 1,298. Helston Community College: 1,297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frome Community College and Helston Community College rank in South West?
Frome Community College is 212th of 402 and Helston Community College is 176th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).