Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School vs St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 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
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
| Measure | Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School Penzance, South West | St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1420 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #12875 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 40 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 58.6% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| 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.st-marys-catholic.eschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.7 vs 18.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance is the larger school with 139 students compared with 40.
- •Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance 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 St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance ranks higher (26.7 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 St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance?
About 2.0 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. St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School and St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance rank in South West?
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School is unranked and St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance is 1420th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).