Illogan School vs Pennoweth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Illogan School
Redruth · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
204 students
Pennoweth Primary School
Redruth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
348 students
| Measure | Illogan School Redruth, South West | Pennoweth Primary School Redruth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #807 of 1,695 | #1392 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7525 of 15,697 | #12596 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 204 | 348 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 348 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 41.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Redruth | Redruth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | illogan.croftymat.org/ | pennoweth.croftymat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Illogan School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 28.1).
- •Illogan School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 56%).
- •Illogan School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Pennoweth Primary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 204.
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 Illogan School better than Pennoweth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Illogan School ranks higher (52.1 vs 28.1 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 Illogan School and Pennoweth Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Redruth and Redruth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Illogan School: 204. Pennoweth Primary School: 348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Illogan School and Pennoweth Primary School rank in South West?
Illogan School is 807th of 1,695 and Pennoweth Primary School is 1392nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).