Gwinear Community Primary School vs Penponds School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwinear Community Primary School
Hayle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
Penponds School
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Gwinear Community Primary School Hayle, South West | Penponds School Camborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #951 of 1,695 | #70 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8815 of 15,697 | #736 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 106 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 28% |
| 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 | Hayle | Camborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gwinear.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.penponds.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penponds School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.6 vs 46.3).
- •Penponds School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 56%).
- •Penponds School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 6%).
- •Gwinear Community Primary School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 104.
- •Gwinear Community Primary School is a local authority school while Penponds 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 Gwinear Community Primary School better than Penponds School?
On the Success Index (England), Penponds School ranks higher (90.6 vs 46.3 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 Gwinear Community Primary School and Penponds School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hayle and Camborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gwinear Community Primary School: 106. Penponds School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gwinear Community Primary School and Penponds School rank in South West?
Gwinear Community Primary School is 951st of 1,695 and Penponds School is 70th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).