Kennall Vale School vs Mabe Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennall Vale School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
121 students
Mabe Community Primary School
Penryn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
| Measure | Kennall Vale School Truro, South West | Mabe Community Primary School Penryn, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1018 of 1,695 | #1304 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9441 of 15,697 | #11816 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 121 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Truro | Penryn |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kennall-vale.cornwall.sch.uk | www.mabe.kernowlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kennall Vale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.3 vs 32.1).
- •Kennall Vale School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 59%).
- •Mabe Community Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 121.
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 Kennall Vale School better than Mabe Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kennall Vale School ranks higher (43.3 vs 32.1 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 Kennall Vale School and Mabe Community Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Truro and Penryn in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kennall Vale School: 121. Mabe Community Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kennall Vale School and Mabe Community Primary School rank in South West?
Kennall Vale School is 1018th of 1,695 and Mabe Community Primary School is 1304th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).