Manaccan Primary School vs St Francis CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.8 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
St Francis CofE Primary School
Falmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
396 students
| Measure | Manaccan Primary School Helston, South West | St Francis CofE Primary School Falmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1191 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #10937 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 32 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 61.5% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 0% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.stfrancis.kernowlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 22.0).
- •St Francis CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 0%).
- •St Francis CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •St Francis CofE Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 32.
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 St Francis CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis CofE Primary School ranks higher (36.5 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 St Francis CofE Primary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Helston and Falmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manaccan Primary School: 32. St Francis CofE Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manaccan Primary School and St Francis CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Manaccan Primary School is unranked and St Francis CofE Primary School is 1191st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).