Nancledra School vs St Ives Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nancledra School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
St Ives Junior School
St Ives · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
197 students
| Measure | Nancledra School Penzance, South West | St Ives Junior School St Ives, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 1,695 | #965 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1236 of 15,697 | #8903 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 94 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 3% |
| 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 | Penzance | St Ives |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.nancledraschool.org.uk | www.stivesjunior.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nancledra School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 45.9).
- •Nancledra School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 71%).
- •Nancledra School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 3%).
- •St Ives Junior School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 94.
- •Nancledra School is a academy school while St Ives Junior School is a local authority 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 Nancledra School better than St Ives Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Nancledra School ranks higher (86.4 vs 45.9 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 Nancledra School and St Ives Junior School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Penzance and St Ives in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nancledra School: 94. St Ives Junior School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nancledra School and St Ives Junior School rank in South West?
Nancledra School is 118th of 1,695 and St Ives Junior School is 965th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).