Goosewell Primary Academy vs St Columb Minor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goosewell Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
394 students
St Columb Minor Academy
Newquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
393 students
| Measure | Goosewell Primary Academy Plymouth, South West | St Columb Minor Academy Newquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #580 of 1,695 | #593 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5563 of 15,697 | #5673 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 394 | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | 394 | 393 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 62.5% | 62.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Plymouth | Newquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.goosewell.plymouth.sch.uk | www.scminor.kernowlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.4 vs 60.9).
- •Goosewell Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 70%).
- •St Columb Minor Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Goosewell Primary Academy is the larger school with 394 students compared with 393.
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 Goosewell Primary Academy better than St Columb Minor Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Goosewell Primary Academy and St Columb Minor Academy?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Newquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goosewell Primary Academy: 394. St Columb Minor Academy: 393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goosewell Primary Academy and St Columb Minor Academy rank in South West?
Goosewell Primary Academy is 580th of 1,695 and St Columb Minor Academy is 593rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).