Penponds School vs St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penponds School
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
149 students
| Measure | Penponds School Camborne, South West | St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne Camborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #70 of 1,695 | #202 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #736 of 15,697 | #2011 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 104 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 19% |
| 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 | Camborne | Camborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.penponds.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.st-johns.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penponds School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.6 vs 81.0).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 78%).
- •Penponds School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 19%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne is the larger school with 149 students compared with 104.
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 Penponds School better than St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne?
On the Success Index (England), Penponds School ranks higher (90.6 vs 81.0 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 Penponds School and St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Camborne and Camborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penponds School: 104. St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penponds School and St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne rank in South West?
Penponds School is 70th of 1,695 and St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne is 202nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).