Newquay Junior Academy vs St Columb Minor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newquay Junior Academy
Newquay · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
462 students
St Columb Minor Academy
Newquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
393 students
| Measure | Newquay Junior Academy Newquay, South West | St Columb Minor Academy Newquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #573 of 1,695 | #593 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5502 of 15,697 | #5673 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 462 | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 393 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77% | 62.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 9% |
| 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 | Newquay | Newquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.newquayjunior.net | www.scminor.kernowlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.7 vs 60.9).
- •St Columb Minor Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •Newquay Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Newquay Junior Academy is the larger school with 462 students compared with 393.
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 Newquay Junior Academy better than St Columb Minor Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newquay Junior Academy and St Columb Minor Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Newquay and Newquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newquay Junior Academy: 462. St Columb Minor Academy: 393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newquay Junior Academy and St Columb Minor Academy rank in South West?
Newquay Junior Academy is 573rd of 1,695 and St Columb Minor Academy is 593rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).