Penpol School vs St Ives Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penpol School
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
St Ives Junior School
St Ives · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
197 students
| Measure | Penpol School Hayle, South West | St Ives Junior School St Ives, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #893 of 1,695 | #965 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8290 of 15,697 | #8903 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 429 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Hayle | St Ives |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.penpolschool.co.uk | www.stivesjunior.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penpol School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 45.9).
- •Penpol School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 197.
- •Penpol School is a academy school while St Ives Junior 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 Penpol School better than St Ives Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Penpol School ranks higher (48.7 vs 45.9 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 Penpol School and St Ives Junior School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Hayle and St Ives in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penpol School: 429. St Ives Junior School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penpol School and St Ives Junior School rank in South West?
Penpol School is 893rd of 1,695 and St Ives Junior School is 965th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).