Lanner Primary School vs St Day and Carharrack Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.6 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
St Day and Carharrack Community School
Redruth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Lanner Primary School Redruth, South West | St Day and Carharrack Community School Redruth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 1,695 | #585 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1510 of 15,697 | #5578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 48.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 11% |
| 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/ | www.st-day.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lanner Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.4 vs 61.4).
- •Lanner Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 72%).
- •Lanner Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 11%).
- •Lanner Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 102.
- •Lanner Primary School is a academy school while St Day and Carharrack Community School is a local authority 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 Lanner Primary School better than St Day and Carharrack Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Lanner Primary School ranks higher (84.4 vs 61.4 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 St Day and Carharrack Community School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Redruth and Redruth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lanner Primary School: 209. St Day and Carharrack Community School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lanner Primary School and St Day and Carharrack Community School rank in South West?
Lanner Primary School is 143rd of 1,695 and St Day and Carharrack Community School is 585th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).