Pendeen School vs Sennen Community Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 8.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pendeen School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
79 students
Sennen Community Primary Academy
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
98 students
| Measure | Pendeen School Penzance, South West | Sennen Community Primary Academy Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1590 of 1,695 | #1000 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14444 of 15,697 | #9241 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 79 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Penzance | Penzance |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.pendeenschool.co.uk | www.sennen.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sennen Community Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 16.9).
- •Sennen Community Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 50%).
- •Sennen Community Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Sennen Community Primary Academy is the larger school with 98 students compared with 79.
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 Pendeen School better than Sennen Community Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sennen Community Primary Academy ranks higher (44.2 vs 16.9 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 Pendeen School and Sennen Community Primary Academy?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Penzance and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pendeen School: 79. Sennen Community Primary Academy: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pendeen School and Sennen Community Primary Academy rank in South West?
Pendeen School is 1590th of 1,695 and Sennen Community Primary Academy is 1000th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).