Mawnan CofE VA Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mawnan CofE VA Primary School
Falmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
Falmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Mawnan CofE VA Primary School Falmouth, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth Falmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #205 of 1,695 | #1081 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2043 of 15,697 | #9959 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 144 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 121% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Falmouth | Falmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mawnanschool.com | www.st-marys-fal.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mawnan CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 40.9).
- •Mawnan CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 60%).
- •Mawnan CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth is the larger school with 187 students compared with 144.
- •Mawnan CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth 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 Mawnan CofE VA Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth?
On the Success Index (England), Mawnan CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 40.9 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 Mawnan CofE VA Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Falmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mawnan CofE VA Primary School: 144. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mawnan CofE VA Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth rank in South West?
Mawnan CofE VA Primary School is 205th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth is 1081st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).