Pensans Community Primary School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pensans Community Primary School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
139 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Penzance · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
141 students
| Measure | Pensans Community Primary School Penzance, South West | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1637 of 1,695 | #1478 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14908 of 15,697 | #13393 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 57% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Penzance | Penzance |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.pensansprimary.co.uk | www.st-marys-ce-pz.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.9 vs 13.2).
- •Pensans Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 40%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance is the larger school with 141 students compared with 139.
- •Pensans Community Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance 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 Pensans Community Primary School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance ranks higher (23.9 vs 13.2 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 Pensans Community Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Penzance and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pensans Community Primary School: 139. St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pensans Community Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance rank in South West?
Pensans Community Primary School is 1637th of 1,695 and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance is 1478th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).