Mayflower Academy vs St Mewan Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayflower Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
St Mewan Community Primary School
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
| Measure | Mayflower Academy Plymouth, South West | St Mewan Community Primary School St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #461 of 1,695 | #729 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4534 of 15,697 | #6879 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 441 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| 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 | Plymouth | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mayfloweracademy.co.uk | www.st-mewan.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mayflower Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 55.2).
- •Mayflower Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 60%).
- •St Mewan Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
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 Mayflower Academy better than St Mewan Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mayflower Academy ranks higher (66.7 vs 55.2 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 Mayflower Academy and St Mewan Community Primary School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mayflower Academy: 441. St Mewan Community Primary School: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mayflower Academy and St Mewan Community Primary School rank in South West?
Mayflower Academy is 461st of 1,695 and St Mewan Community Primary School is 729th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).