Ludgvan School vs Nancledra School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludgvan School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
199 students
Nancledra School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | Ludgvan School Penzance, South West | Nancledra School Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1280 of 1,695 | #118 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11671 of 15,697 | #1236 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 23% |
| 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 | Penzance | Penzance |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ludgvan.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.nancledraschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Nancledra School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 32.8).
- •Nancledra School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 38%).
- •Nancledra School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 6%).
- •Ludgvan School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 94.
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 Ludgvan School better than Nancledra School?
On the Success Index (England), Nancledra School ranks higher (86.4 vs 32.8 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 Ludgvan School and Nancledra School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Penzance and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludgvan School: 199. Nancledra School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludgvan School and Nancledra School rank in South West?
Ludgvan School is 1280th of 1,695 and Nancledra School is 118th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).