Gulval School vs Summerhill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 256 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
Summerhill Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
223 students
| Measure | Gulval School Penzance, South West | Summerhill Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #565 of 1,695 | #453 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5398 of 15,697 | #4466 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 223 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 124.6% | 61.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 6% |
| 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 | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | gulvalschool.org.uk | summerhillacademy.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Summerhill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 62.1).
- •Summerhill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 75%).
- •Summerhill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
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 Summerhill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Summerhill Academy ranks higher (67.1 vs 62.1 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 Gulval School and Summerhill Academy?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Penzance and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gulval School: 223. Summerhill Academy: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gulval School and Summerhill Academy rank in South West?
Gulval School is 565th of 1,695 and Summerhill Academy is 453rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).