Pencoys Primary School vs Troon Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pencoys Primary School
Redruth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
168 students
Troon Community Primary School
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
141 students
| Measure | Pencoys Primary School Redruth, South West | Troon Community Primary School Camborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 1,695 | #1147 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2865 of 15,697 | #10553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 168 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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 | Redruth | Camborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | pencoys.croftymat.org/ | www.troon.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pencoys Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 38.2).
- •Pencoys Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 67%).
- •Pencoys Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Pencoys Primary School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 141.
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 Pencoys Primary School better than Troon Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pencoys Primary School ranks higher (75.7 vs 38.2 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 Pencoys Primary School and Troon Community Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Redruth and Camborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pencoys Primary School: 168. Troon Community Primary School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pencoys Primary School and Troon Community Primary School rank in South West?
Pencoys Primary School is 287th of 1,695 and Troon Community Primary School is 1147th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).