Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School vs Pendeen School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.6 km 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
Pendeen School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
79 students
| Measure | Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School Penzance, South West | Pendeen School Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1590 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #14444 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 40 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 36.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.st-madderns.cornwall.sch.uk/website | www.pendeenschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.4 vs 16.9).
- •Pendeen School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 40.
- •Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School is a local authority school while Pendeen School 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 Pendeen School?
On the Success Index (England), Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School ranks higher (18.4 vs 16.9 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 Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School and Pendeen School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Penzance and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School: 40. Pendeen School: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School and Pendeen School rank in South West?
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School is unranked and Pendeen School is 1590th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).