Garras Community Primary School vs Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 9.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garras Community Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
62 students
Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
72 students
| Measure | Garras Community Primary School Helston, South West | Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School Helston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #860 of 1,695 | #1552 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8010 of 15,697 | #13949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 62 | 72 |
| Pupils on roll | 62 | 72 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Helston | Helston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | garras.croftymat.org | www.graderuan.org |
The verdict
- •Garras Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.9 vs 20.2).
- •Garras Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 36%).
- •Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School is the larger school with 72 students compared with 62.
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 Garras Community Primary School better than Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Garras Community Primary School ranks higher (49.9 vs 20.2 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 Garras Community Primary School and Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Helston and Helston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garras Community Primary School: 62. Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School: 72. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garras Community Primary School and Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Garras Community Primary School is 860th of 1,695 and Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School is 1552nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).