Germoe Community Primary School vs St Hilary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Germoe Community Primary School
Penzance · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
St Hilary School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
| Measure | Germoe Community Primary School Penzance, South West | St Hilary School Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1596 of 1,695 | #643 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14472 of 15,697 | #6105 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 76 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 76 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 84.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 14% |
| 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 | Penzance | Penzance |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.germoe.cornwall.sch.uk | www.st-hilary.eschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Hilary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 16.7).
- •St Hilary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 45%).
- •St Hilary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •St Hilary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 76.
- •Germoe Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Hilary 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 Germoe Community Primary School better than St Hilary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Hilary School ranks higher (58.8 vs 16.7 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 Germoe Community Primary School and St Hilary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Penzance and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Germoe Community Primary School: 76. St Hilary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Germoe Community Primary School and St Hilary School rank in South West?
Germoe Community Primary School is 1596th of 1,695 and St Hilary School is 643rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).