Godolphin Primary School vs Porthleven School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Godolphin Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
Porthleven School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
| Measure | Godolphin Primary School Helston, South West | Porthleven School Helston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #614 of 1,695 | #877 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5798 of 15,697 | #8142 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 81 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 58.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 8% |
| 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 | godolphin.croftymat.org/ | www.porthleven.cornwall.sch.uk/website |
The verdict
- •Godolphin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.2 vs 49.4).
- •Porthleven School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Godolphin Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 8%).
- •Porthleven School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 81.
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 Godolphin Primary School better than Porthleven School?
On the Success Index (England), Godolphin Primary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 49.4 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 Godolphin Primary School and Porthleven School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Helston and Helston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Godolphin Primary School: 81. Porthleven School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Godolphin Primary School and Porthleven School rank in South West?
Godolphin Primary School is 614th of 1,695 and Porthleven School is 877th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).