Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School vs St Columb Major Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School
Newquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
St Columb Major Academy
St Columb · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
| Measure | Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School Newquay, South West | St Columb Major Academy St Columb, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1085 of 1,695 | #832 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9979 of 15,697 | #7734 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 102 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Newquay | St Columb |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mawgan-in-pydar.org.uk/ | scmajor.kernowlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Columb Major Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 40.8).
- •St Columb Major Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 44%).
- •Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St Columb Major Academy is the larger school with 300 students compared with 102.
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 Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School better than St Columb Major Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Columb Major Academy ranks higher (51.1 vs 40.8 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 Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School and St Columb Major Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Newquay and St Columb in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School: 102. St Columb Major Academy: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School and St Columb Major Academy rank in South West?
Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School is 1085th of 1,695 and St Columb Major Academy is 832nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).