Poltair School vs Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
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.
Poltair School
St Austell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
882 students
Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
118 students
| Measure | Poltair School St Austell, South West | Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #153 of 402 | #583 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1695 of 4,090 | #5576 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 882 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 882 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 56.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Austell | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.poltairschool.co.uk | www.sky.kernowlearning.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 55.4).
- •Poltair School is the larger school with 882 students compared with 118.
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 Poltair School better than Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery ranks higher (61.4 vs 55.4 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 Poltair School and Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between St Austell and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poltair School: 882. Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poltair School and Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery rank in South West?
Poltair School is 153rd of 402 and Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery is 583rd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).