Penryn Primary Academy vs Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penryn Primary Academy
Penryn · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
349 students
Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School
Truro · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Penryn Primary Academy Penryn, South West | Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #758 of 1,695 | #339 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7123 of 15,697 | #3471 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 349 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 66.5% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Penryn | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.penrynprimary.org/ | www.perran-ar-worthal.eschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 53.9).
- •Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 65%).
- •Penryn Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 11%).
- •Penryn Primary Academy is the larger school with 349 students compared with 198.
- •Penryn Primary Academy is a academy school while Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Primary Academy better than Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School ranks higher (72.3 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 Primary Academy and Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Penryn and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penryn Primary Academy: 349. Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penryn Primary Academy and Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School rank in South West?
Penryn Primary Academy is 758th of 1,695 and Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School is 339th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).