Goonhavern Primary School vs Shortlanesend School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goonhavern Primary School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
Shortlanesend School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
| Measure | Goonhavern Primary School Truro, South West | Shortlanesend School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #460 of 1,695 | #941 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4529 of 15,697 | #8743 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 219 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.goonhavern.cornwall.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Goonhavern Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 46.7).
- •Goonhavern Primary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 140.
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 Goonhavern Primary School better than Shortlanesend School?
On the Success Index (England), Goonhavern Primary School ranks higher (66.7 vs 46.7 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 Goonhavern Primary School and Shortlanesend School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Truro and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goonhavern Primary School: 219. Shortlanesend School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goonhavern Primary School and Shortlanesend School rank in South West?
Goonhavern Primary School is 460th of 1,695 and Shortlanesend School is 941st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).