Heamoor Community Primary School vs Mousehole School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heamoor Community Primary School
Penzance · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
201 students
Mousehole School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
94 students
| Measure | Heamoor Community Primary School Penzance, South West | Mousehole School Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1368 of 1,695 | #516 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12392 of 15,697 | #5038 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 201 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 92% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | www.heamoorschool.co.uk | www.mousehole.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mousehole School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 29.1).
- •Mousehole School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 47%).
- •Heamoor Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Heamoor Community Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 94.
- •Heamoor Community Primary School is a local authority school while Mousehole 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 Heamoor Community Primary School better than Mousehole School?
On the Success Index (England), Mousehole School ranks higher (64.0 vs 29.1 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 Heamoor Community Primary School and Mousehole School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Penzance and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heamoor Community Primary School: 201. Mousehole School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heamoor Community Primary School and Mousehole School rank in South West?
Heamoor Community Primary School is 1368th of 1,695 and Mousehole School is 516th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).