Penryn College vs Penryn Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 362 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penryn College
Penryn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,140 students
Penryn Primary Academy
Penryn · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
349 students
| Measure | Penryn College Penryn, South West | Penryn Primary Academy Penryn, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 402 | #758 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1115 of 4,090 | #7123 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,140 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,140 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 66.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Penryn | Penryn |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.penrynprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Penryn College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 53.9).
- •Penryn College is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 349.
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 Penryn College better than Penryn Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Penryn College ranks higher (67.8 vs 53.9 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 Penryn College and Penryn Primary Academy?
About 362 m in a straight line, between Penryn and Penryn in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penryn College: 1,140. Penryn Primary Academy: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penryn College and Penryn Primary Academy rank in South West?
Penryn College is 92nd of 402 and Penryn Primary Academy is 758th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).