Lanner Primary School vs Pencoys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanner Primary School
Redruth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
Pencoys Primary School
Redruth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
168 students
| Measure | Lanner Primary School Redruth, South West | Pencoys Primary School Redruth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #143 of 1,695 | #287 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1510 of 15,697 | #2865 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 209 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 13% |
| 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 | lanner.croftymat.org/ | pencoys.croftymat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lanner Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.4 vs 75.7).
- •Lanner Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 77%).
- •Lanner Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Lanner Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 168.
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 Lanner Primary School better than Pencoys Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lanner Primary School ranks higher (84.4 vs 75.7 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 Lanner Primary School and Pencoys Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Redruth and Redruth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lanner Primary School: 209. Pencoys Primary School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lanner Primary School and Pencoys Primary School rank in South West?
Lanner Primary School is 143rd of 1,695 and Pencoys Primary School is 287th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).