Pensilva Primary School vs Upton Cross Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.4 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
Upton Cross Academy
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
| Measure | Pensilva Primary School Liskeard, South West | Upton Cross Academy Liskeard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1655 of 1,695 | #375 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15055 of 15,697 | #3813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 101 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 113 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57.7% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 14% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.uptoncross.kernowlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Upton Cross Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 11.9).
- •Upton Cross Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 14%).
- •Upton Cross Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Upton Cross Academy is the larger school with 113 students compared with 101.
- •Pensilva Primary School is a local authority school while Upton Cross Academy 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 Upton Cross Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Upton Cross Academy ranks higher (70.6 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 Upton Cross Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Liskeard and Liskeard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pensilva Primary School: 101. Upton Cross Academy: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pensilva Primary School and Upton Cross Academy rank in South West?
Pensilva Primary School is 1655th of 1,695 and Upton Cross Academy is 375th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).