Mabe Community Primary School vs Penryn College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 966 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mabe Community Primary School
Penryn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
Penryn College
Penryn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,140 students
| Measure | Mabe Community Primary School Penryn, South West | Penryn College Penryn, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1304 of 1,695 | #92 of 402 |
| National rank | #11816 of 15,697 | #1115 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 180 | 1,140 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 1,140 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Penryn | Penryn |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mabe.kernowlearning.co.uk | www.penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penryn College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 32.1).
- •Penryn College is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 180.
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 Mabe Community Primary School better than Penryn College?
On the Success Index (England), Penryn College ranks higher (67.8 vs 32.1 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 Mabe Community Primary School and Penryn College?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Penryn and Penryn in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mabe Community Primary School: 180. Penryn College: 1,140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mabe Community Primary School and Penryn College rank in South West?
Mabe Community Primary School is 1304th of 1,695 and Penryn College is 92nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).