Penrice Academy vs Poltair School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penrice Academy
St Austell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,405 students
Poltair School
St Austell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
882 students
| Measure | Penrice Academy St Austell, South West | Poltair School St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 402 | #153 of 402 |
| National rank | #995 of 4,090 | #1695 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,405 | 882 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,405 | 882 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.9 | 47.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.2% | 48.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.3% | 68.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.85 | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Austell | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.penriceacademy.org | www.poltairschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Penrice Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 55.4).
- •Penrice Academy is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 882.
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 Penrice Academy better than Poltair School?
On the Success Index (England), Penrice Academy ranks higher (70.6 vs 55.4 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 Penrice Academy and Poltair School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between St Austell and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penrice Academy: 1,405. Poltair School: 882. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penrice Academy and Poltair School rank in South West?
Penrice Academy is 80th of 402 and Poltair School is 153rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).