Launceston College vs South Petherwin Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Launceston College
Launceston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,205 students
South Petherwin Community Primary School
Launceston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
| Measure | Launceston College Launceston, South West | South Petherwin Community Primary School Launceston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 402 | #584 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1081 of 4,090 | #5577 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,205 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,205 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.3 | – |
| town | Launceston | Launceston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.launcestoncollege.uk | www.south-petherwin.net |
The verdict
- •Launceston College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 61.4).
- •Launceston College is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 114.
- •Launceston College is a academy school while South Petherwin Community Primary 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 Launceston College better than South Petherwin Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Launceston College ranks higher (68.6 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 Launceston College and South Petherwin Community Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Launceston and Launceston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Launceston College: 1,205. South Petherwin Community Primary School: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Launceston College and South Petherwin Community Primary School rank in South West?
Launceston College is 88th of 402 and South Petherwin Community Primary School is 584th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).