Polwhele House School vs Shortlanesend School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polwhele House School
Truro · Independent all-through · Ages 2–17
109 students
Shortlanesend School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
| Measure | Polwhele House School Truro, South West | Shortlanesend School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #941 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #8743 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–17 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 140 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 53.2% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Truro | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.polwhelehouse.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Shortlanesend School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 109.
- •Polwhele House School is a independent school while Shortlanesend 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 Polwhele House School better than Shortlanesend School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Polwhele House School and Shortlanesend School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Truro and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Polwhele House School: 109. Shortlanesend School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Polwhele House School and Shortlanesend School rank in South West?
Polwhele House School is unranked and Shortlanesend School is 941st of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).