Pennoweth Primary School vs St Day and Carharrack Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennoweth Primary School
Redruth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
348 students
St Day and Carharrack Community School
Redruth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Pennoweth Primary School Redruth, South West | St Day and Carharrack Community School Redruth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1392 of 1,695 | #585 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12596 of 15,697 | #5578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 348 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 41.4% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 48.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 11% |
| 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 | Redruth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | pennoweth.croftymat.org/ | www.st-day.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Day and Carharrack Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 28.1).
- •St Day and Carharrack Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 56%).
- •St Day and Carharrack Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •Pennoweth Primary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 102.
- •Pennoweth Primary School is a academy school while St Day and Carharrack Community School 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 Pennoweth Primary School better than St Day and Carharrack Community School?
On the Success Index (England), St Day and Carharrack Community School ranks higher (61.4 vs 28.1 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 Pennoweth Primary School and St Day and Carharrack Community School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Redruth and Redruth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pennoweth Primary School: 348. St Day and Carharrack Community School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pennoweth Primary School and St Day and Carharrack Community School rank in South West?
Pennoweth Primary School is 1392nd of 1,695 and St Day and Carharrack Community School is 585th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).