Manaccan Primary School vs Mawnan CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manaccan Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
32 students
Mawnan CofE VA Primary School
Falmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
| Measure | Manaccan Primary School Helston, South West | Mawnan CofE VA Primary School Falmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #205 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #2043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 32 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 61.5% | 121% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 0% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Helston | Falmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.manaccan.org/web | www.mawnanschool.com |
The verdict
- •Mawnan CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 22.0).
- •Mawnan CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 0%).
- •Mawnan CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Mawnan CofE VA Primary School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 32.
- •Manaccan Primary School is a academy school while Mawnan CofE VA Primary School is a local authority 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 Manaccan Primary School better than Mawnan CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mawnan CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 22.0 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 Manaccan Primary School and Mawnan CofE VA Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Helston and Falmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manaccan Primary School: 32. Mawnan CofE VA Primary School: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manaccan Primary School and Mawnan CofE VA Primary School rank in South West?
Manaccan Primary School is unranked and Mawnan CofE VA Primary School is 205th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).