Nancledra School vs St Ives School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.6 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 School
St Ives · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
580 students
| Measure | Nancledra School Penzance, South West | St Ives School St Ives, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 1,695 | #174 of 402 |
| National rank | #1236 of 15,697 | #1838 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 94 | 580 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 580 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Penzance | St Ives |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.nancledraschool.org.uk | www.stivesschool.net |
The verdict
- •Nancledra School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 52.7).
- •St Ives School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 94.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Nancledra School better than St Ives School?
On the Success Index (England), Nancledra School ranks higher (86.4 vs 52.7 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 School?
About 3.6 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 School: 580. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nancledra School and St Ives School rank in South West?
Nancledra School is 118th of 1,695 and St Ives School is 174th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).