Otterham Community Primary School vs Sir James Smith's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 9.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otterham Community Primary School
Camelford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
67 students
Sir James Smith's School
Camelford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
588 students
| Measure | Otterham Community Primary School Camelford, South West | Sir James Smith's School Camelford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #849 of 1,695 | #225 of 402 |
| National rank | #7896 of 15,697 | #2178 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 67 | 588 |
| Pupils on roll | 67 | 588 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Camelford | Camelford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.otterhamschool.co.uk | www.sirjamessmiths.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Otterham Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 45.8).
- •Sir James Smith's School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 67.
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 Otterham Community Primary School better than Sir James Smith's School?
On the Success Index (England), Otterham Community Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 45.8 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 Otterham Community Primary School and Sir James Smith's School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Camelford and Camelford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Otterham Community Primary School: 67. Sir James Smith's School: 588. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Otterham Community Primary School and Sir James Smith's School rank in South West?
Otterham Community Primary School is 849th of 1,695 and Sir James Smith's School is 225th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).