Looe Primary Academy vs St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Looe Primary Academy
Looe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry
Torpoint · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
109 students
| Measure | Looe Primary Academy Looe, South West | St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry Torpoint, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1099 of 1,695 | #1157 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10061 of 15,697 | #10625 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 238 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.3% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Looe | Torpoint |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.looeprimary.co.uk | www.st-nicolas.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Looe Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 37.9).
- •Looe Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 38%).
- •St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Looe Primary Academy is the larger school with 238 students compared with 109.
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 Looe Primary Academy better than St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry?
On the Success Index (England), Looe Primary Academy ranks higher (40.4 vs 37.9 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 Looe Primary Academy and St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Looe and Torpoint in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Looe Primary Academy: 238. St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Looe Primary Academy and St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry rank in South West?
Looe Primary Academy is 1099th of 1,695 and St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry is 1157th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).