Pelynt Primary Academy vs Polperro Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelynt Primary Academy
Cornwall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
89 students
Polperro Primary Academy
Looe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
103 students
| Measure | Pelynt Primary Academy Cornwall, South West | Polperro Primary Academy Looe, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 1,695 | #839 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3277 of 15,697 | #7776 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 89 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 73% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 18% |
| 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 | Cornwall | Looe |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.pelyntprimary.co.uk | www.polperroprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pelynt Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 50.9).
- •Pelynt Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 53%).
- •Pelynt Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 18%).
- •Polperro Primary Academy is the larger school with 103 students compared with 89.
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 Pelynt Primary Academy better than Polperro Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pelynt Primary Academy ranks higher (73.4 vs 50.9 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 Pelynt Primary Academy and Polperro Primary Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Cornwall and Looe in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pelynt Primary Academy: 89. Polperro Primary Academy: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pelynt Primary Academy and Polperro Primary Academy rank in South West?
Pelynt Primary Academy is 326th of 1,695 and Polperro Primary Academy is 839th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).