Pensilva Primary School vs St Martin's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pensilva Primary School
Liskeard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
292 students
| Measure | Pensilva Primary School Liskeard, South West | St Martin's CofE Primary School Liskeard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1655 of 1,695 | #628 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15055 of 15,697 | #5889 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 101 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 292 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57.7% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 14% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 20% |
| 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 | Liskeard | Liskeard |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.pensilva.cornwall.sch.uk | www.st-martins.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Martin's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 11.9).
- •St Martin's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 14%).
- •St Martin's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •St Martin's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 101.
- •Pensilva Primary School is a local authority school while St Martin's CofE Primary School is a academy 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 Pensilva Primary School better than St Martin's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Martin's CofE Primary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 11.9 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 Pensilva Primary School and St Martin's CofE Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Liskeard and Liskeard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pensilva Primary School: 101. St Martin's CofE Primary School: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pensilva Primary School and St Martin's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Pensilva Primary School is 1655th of 1,695 and St Martin's CofE Primary School is 628th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).