Polwhele House School vs St Mary's CofE School, Truro
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.3 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
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Truro · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Polwhele House School Truro, South West | St Mary's CofE School, Truro Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1564 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #14054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–17 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 109 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 203 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 53.2% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | www.st-marys-truro.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE School, Truro is the larger school with 203 students compared with 109.
- •Polwhele House School is a independent school while St Mary's CofE School, Truro 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 Polwhele House School better than St Mary's CofE School, Truro?
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 St Mary's CofE School, Truro?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Truro and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Polwhele House School: 109. St Mary's CofE School, Truro: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Polwhele House School and St Mary's CofE School, Truro rank in South West?
Polwhele House School is unranked and St Mary's CofE School, Truro is 1564th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).