Penryn College vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.5 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
Falmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Penryn College Penryn, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth Falmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 402 | #1081 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1115 of 4,090 | #9959 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,140 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,140 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Falmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.st-marys-fal.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penryn College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 40.9).
- •Penryn College is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 187.
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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth?
On the Success Index (England), Penryn College ranks higher (67.8 vs 40.9 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Penryn and Falmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penryn College: 1,140. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penryn College and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth rank in South West?
Penryn College is 92nd of 402 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth is 1081st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).