Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School vs Mounts Bay Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 650 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School
Penzance · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
40 students
Mounts Bay Academy
Penzance · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
922 students
| Measure | Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School Penzance, South West | Mounts Bay Academy Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #220 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #2138 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 40 | 922 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 922 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Penzance | Penzance |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-madderns.cornwall.sch.uk/website | www.mountsbay.org |
The verdict
- •Mounts Bay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 18.4).
- •Mounts Bay Academy is the larger school with 922 students compared with 40.
- •Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School is a local authority school while Mounts Bay Academy is a academy 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 Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School better than Mounts Bay Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mounts Bay Academy ranks higher (46.5 vs 18.4 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 Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School and Mounts Bay Academy?
About 650 m in a straight line, between Penzance and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School: 40. Mounts Bay Academy: 922. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School and Mounts Bay Academy rank in South West?
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School is unranked and Mounts Bay Academy is 220th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).