Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School vs Loders CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 194 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
72 students
Loders CofE Primary Academy
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
72 students
| Measure | Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School Helston, South West | Loders CofE Primary Academy Bridport, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1552 of 1,695 | #1103 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13949 of 15,697 | #10121 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 72 | 72 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 72 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Helston | Bridport |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.graderuan.org | www.loders.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Loders CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 20.2).
- •Loders CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 36%).
- •Loders CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School better than Loders CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Loders CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (40.1 vs 20.2 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 Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School and Loders CofE Primary Academy?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Helston and Bridport in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School: 72. Loders CofE Primary Academy: 72. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School and Loders CofE Primary Academy rank in South West?
Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School is 1552nd of 1,695 and Loders CofE Primary Academy is 1103rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).