Penair School vs St Mary's CofE School, Truro
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.9 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
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Truro · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Penair School Truro, South West | St Mary's CofE School, Truro Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 402 | #1564 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #983 of 4,090 | #14054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,223 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,223 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.st-marys-truro.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penair School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 19.6).
- •Penair School is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 203.
- •Penair School is a academy school while St Mary's CofE School, Truro is a local authority 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 St Mary's CofE School, Truro?
On the Success Index (England), Penair School ranks higher (70.9 vs 19.6 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 Penair School and St Mary's CofE School, Truro?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Truro and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penair School: 1,223. St Mary's CofE School, Truro: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penair School and St Mary's CofE School, Truro rank in South West?
Penair School is 77th of 402 and St Mary's CofE School, Truro is 1564th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).