Penrice Academy vs The Park Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 96 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
The Park Community School
Barnstaple · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,408 students
| Measure | Penrice Academy St Austell, South West | The Park Community School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 402 | #148 of 402 |
| National rank | #995 of 4,090 | #1616 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,405 | 1,408 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,405 | 1,408 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.9 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.3% | 65.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.85 | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Austell | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.penriceacademy.org | www.theparkschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Penrice Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 57.4).
- •The Park Community School is the larger school with 1,408 students compared with 1,405.
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 The Park Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Penrice Academy ranks higher (70.6 vs 57.4 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 The Park Community School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between St Austell and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penrice Academy: 1,405. The Park Community School: 1,408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penrice Academy and The Park Community School rank in South West?
Penrice Academy is 80th of 402 and The Park Community School is 148th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).