Pondhu Primary School vs Sandy Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pondhu Primary School
St. Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
187 students
Sandy Hill Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
| Measure | Pondhu Primary School St. Austell, South West | Sandy Hill Academy St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1644 of 1,695 | #589 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14963 of 15,697 | #5635 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 187 | 455 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 455 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.9% | 180.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | St. Austell | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | pondhu.eschools.co.uk | www.sandyhill.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandy Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 12.7).
- •Sandy Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 47%).
- •Sandy Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Sandy Hill Academy is the larger school with 455 students compared with 187.
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 Pondhu Primary School better than Sandy Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sandy Hill Academy ranks higher (61.1 vs 12.7 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 Pondhu Primary School and Sandy Hill Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between St. Austell and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pondhu Primary School: 187. Sandy Hill Academy: 455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pondhu Primary School and Sandy Hill Academy rank in South West?
Pondhu Primary School is 1644th of 1,695 and Sandy Hill Academy is 589th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).