Mount Charles School vs Poltair School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Charles School
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
333 students
Poltair School
St Austell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
882 students
| Measure | Mount Charles School St Austell, South West | Poltair School St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1154 of 1,695 | #153 of 402 |
| National rank | #10592 of 15,697 | #1695 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 333 | 882 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 882 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 74.7% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Austell | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mount-charlessch.org | www.poltairschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Poltair School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 38.0).
- •Poltair School is the larger school with 882 students compared with 333.
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 Mount Charles School better than Poltair School?
On the Success Index (England), Poltair School ranks higher (55.4 vs 38.0 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 Mount Charles School and Poltair School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St Austell and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Charles School: 333. Poltair School: 882. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Charles School and Poltair School rank in South West?
Mount Charles School is 1154th of 1,695 and Poltair School is 153rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).