Penair School vs Polwhele House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penair School
Truro · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,223 students
Polwhele House School
Truro · Independent all-through · Ages 2–17
109 students
| Measure | Penair School Truro, South West | Polwhele House School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #77 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #983 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–17 |
| Students | 1,223 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,223 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 20% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 53.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Truro | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.penair.cornwall.sch.uk | www.polwhelehouse.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Penair School is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 109.
- •Penair School is a academy school while Polwhele House School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Penair School better than Polwhele House School?
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 Penair School and Polwhele House School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Truro and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penair School: 1,223. Polwhele House School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penair School and Polwhele House School rank in South West?
Penair School is 77th of 402 and Polwhele House School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).