Newquay Tretherras vs St Columb Minor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 783 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newquay Tretherras
Newquay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,614 students
St Columb Minor Academy
Newquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
393 students
| Measure | Newquay Tretherras Newquay, South West | St Columb Minor Academy Newquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #104 of 402 | #593 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1236 of 4,090 | #5673 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,614 | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,614 | 393 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 62.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.5 | – |
| town | Newquay | Newquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.tretherras.net | www.scminor.kernowlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newquay Tretherras scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.2 vs 60.9).
- •Newquay Tretherras is the larger school with 1,614 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 Tretherras better than St Columb Minor Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newquay Tretherras ranks higher (65.2 vs 60.9 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 Newquay Tretherras and St Columb Minor Academy?
About 783 m in a straight line, between Newquay and Newquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newquay Tretherras: 1,614. St Columb Minor Academy: 393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newquay Tretherras and St Columb Minor Academy rank in South West?
Newquay Tretherras is 104th of 402 and St Columb Minor Academy is 593rd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).