Pool Academy vs Roskear Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pool Academy
Redruth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
714 students
Roskear Primary & Nursery School
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
404 students
| Measure | Pool Academy Redruth, South West | Roskear Primary & Nursery School Camborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #275 of 402 | #1049 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2595 of 4,090 | #9697 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 714 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 714 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redruth | Camborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | poolacademy.co.uk/ | roskear.croftymat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Roskear Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 37.2).
- •Pool Academy is the larger school with 714 students compared with 404.
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 Pool Academy better than Roskear Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Roskear Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (42.1 vs 37.2 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 Pool Academy and Roskear Primary & Nursery School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Redruth and Camborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pool Academy: 714. Roskear Primary & Nursery School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pool Academy and Roskear Primary & Nursery School rank in South West?
Pool Academy is 275th of 402 and Roskear Primary & Nursery School is 1049th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).