Lewannick Community Primary School vs South Petherwin Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewannick Community Primary School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
85 students
South Petherwin Community Primary School
Launceston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
| Measure | Lewannick Community Primary School Launceston, South West | South Petherwin Community Primary School Launceston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 1,695 | #584 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2688 of 15,697 | #5577 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 85 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 6% |
| 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 | Launceston | Launceston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lewannick.cornwall.sch.uk | www.south-petherwin.net |
The verdict
- •Lewannick Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 61.4).
- •Lewannick Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 71%).
- •Lewannick Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 6%).
- •South Petherwin Community Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 85.
- •Lewannick Community Primary School 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 Lewannick Community Primary School better than South Petherwin Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lewannick Community Primary School ranks higher (76.8 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 Lewannick Community Primary School and South Petherwin Community Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Launceston and Launceston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lewannick Community Primary School: 85. South Petherwin Community Primary School: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lewannick Community Primary School and South Petherwin Community Primary School rank in South West?
Lewannick Community Primary School is 271st of 1,695 and South Petherwin Community Primary School is 584th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).