Gorran School vs Veryan CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 8.6 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
Veryan CofE School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
42 students
| Measure | Gorran School St Austell, South West | Veryan CofE School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #576 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 91 | 42 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 42 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 52.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| 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 | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gorranschool.co.uk/ | www.veryanschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gorran School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.1 vs 38.6).
- •Gorran School is the larger school with 91 students compared with 42.
- •Gorran School is a local authority school while Veryan CofE 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 Veryan CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorran School ranks higher (92.1 vs 38.6 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 Veryan CofE School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between St Austell and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorran School: 91. Veryan CofE School: 42. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorran School and Veryan CofE School rank in South West?
Gorran School is 46th of 1,695 and Veryan CofE School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).