Penryn College vs Saltash Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 69 km 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
Saltash Community School
Saltash · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,139 students
| Measure | Penryn College Penryn, South West | Saltash Community School Saltash, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 402 | #276 of 402 |
| National rank | #1115 of 4,090 | #2605 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,140 | 1,139 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,140 | 1,139 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.7% | 39.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69% | 59.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.9 |
| town | Penryn | Saltash |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk/ | saltash.net/ |
The verdict
- •Penryn College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 37.0).
- •Penryn College is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 1,139.
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 Saltash Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Penryn College ranks higher (67.8 vs 37.0 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 Penryn College and Saltash Community School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Penryn and Saltash in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penryn College: 1,140. Saltash Community School: 1,139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penryn College and Saltash Community School rank in South West?
Penryn College is 92nd of 402 and Saltash Community School is 276th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).