Nanpean Community Primary School vs St Dennis Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nanpean Community Primary School
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
St Dennis Primary Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
187 students
| Measure | Nanpean Community Primary School St Austell, South West | St Dennis Primary Academy St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1373 of 1,695 | #1094 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12442 of 15,697 | #10032 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 105 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 | St Austell | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.nanpean.cornwall.sch.uk | www.stdennis.academy |
The verdict
- •St Dennis Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 28.9).
- •St Dennis Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 29%).
- •Nanpean Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •St Dennis Primary Academy is the larger school with 187 students compared with 105.
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 Nanpean Community Primary School better than St Dennis Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Dennis Primary Academy ranks higher (40.6 vs 28.9 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 Nanpean Community Primary School and St Dennis Primary Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between St Austell and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nanpean Community Primary School: 105. St Dennis Primary Academy: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nanpean Community Primary School and St Dennis Primary Academy rank in South West?
Nanpean Community Primary School is 1373rd of 1,695 and St Dennis Primary Academy is 1094th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).