Gorran School vs Mevagissey Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorran School
St Austell · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
Mevagissey Community Primary School
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
160 students
| Measure | Gorran School St Austell, South West | Mevagissey Community Primary School St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #46 of 1,695 | #230 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #576 of 15,697 | #2283 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 91 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 12% |
| 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 | St Austell | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gorranschool.co.uk/ | www.mevagisseyschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gorran School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.1 vs 79.1).
- •Gorran School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 12%).
- •Mevagissey Community Primary School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 91.
- •Gorran School is a local authority school while Mevagissey Community Primary 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 Gorran School better than Mevagissey Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorran School ranks higher (92.1 vs 79.1 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 Gorran School and Mevagissey Community Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between St Austell and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorran School: 91. Mevagissey Community Primary School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorran School and Mevagissey Community Primary School rank in South West?
Gorran School is 46th of 1,695 and Mevagissey Community Primary School is 230th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).