Gorran School vs The Roseland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 7.7 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
The Roseland Academy
Truro · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
665 students
| Measure | Gorran School St Austell, South West | The Roseland Academy Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 1,695 | #119 of 402 |
| National rank | #576 of 15,697 | #1354 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 91 | 665 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 665 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Austell | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gorranschool.co.uk/ | www.theroseland.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gorran School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.1 vs 62.7).
- •The Roseland Academy is the larger school with 665 students compared with 91.
- •Gorran School is a local authority school while The Roseland Academy 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 The Roseland Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gorran School ranks higher (92.1 vs 62.7 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 Gorran School and The Roseland Academy?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between St Austell and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorran School: 91. The Roseland Academy: 665. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorran School and The Roseland Academy rank in South West?
Gorran School is 46th of 1,695 and The Roseland Academy is 119th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).