Gulval School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulval School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
223 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Penzance · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
141 students
| Measure | Gulval School Penzance, South West | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #565 of 1,695 | #1478 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5398 of 15,697 | #13393 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 223 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 124.6% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Penzance | Penzance |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | gulvalschool.org.uk | www.st-marys-ce-pz.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gulval School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 23.9).
- •Gulval School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 40%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Gulval School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 141.
- •Gulval School is a academy school while St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance is a local authority 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 Gulval School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance?
On the Success Index (England), Gulval School ranks higher (62.1 vs 23.9 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 Gulval School and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Penzance and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gulval School: 223. St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gulval School and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance rank in South West?
Gulval School is 565th of 1,695 and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance is 1478th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).