Pendeen School vs St Just Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.2 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
St Just Primary School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
163 students
| Measure | Pendeen School Penzance, South West | St Just Primary School Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1590 of 1,695 | #428 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14444 of 15,697 | #4214 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 79 | 163 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 163 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.stjustprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Just Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 16.9).
- •St Just Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 50%).
- •St Just Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St Just Primary School is the larger school with 163 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 St Just Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Just Primary School ranks higher (68.3 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 St Just Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Penzance and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pendeen School: 79. St Just Primary School: 163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pendeen School and St Just Primary School rank in South West?
Pendeen School is 1590th of 1,695 and St Just Primary School is 428th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).