Gerrans School vs North Petherwin School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 68 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerrans School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
North Petherwin School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
69 students
| Measure | Gerrans School Truro, South West | North Petherwin School Launceston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #386 of 1,695 | #1486 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3865 of 15,697 | #13450 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 69 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.1% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Truro | Launceston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gerrans.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.northpetherwinandwerringtonschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gerrans School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.3 vs 23.5).
- •Gerrans School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 43%).
- •Gerrans School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 Gerrans School better than North Petherwin School?
On the Success Index (England), Gerrans School ranks higher (70.3 vs 23.5 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 Gerrans School and North Petherwin School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Truro and Launceston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gerrans School: 69. North Petherwin School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gerrans School and North Petherwin School rank in South West?
Gerrans School is 386th of 1,695 and North Petherwin School is 1486th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).