Port Isaac Academy vs Wadebridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 7.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port Isaac Academy
Port Isaac · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
52 students
Wadebridge School
Wadebridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,018 students
| Measure | Port Isaac Academy Port Isaac, South West | Wadebridge School Wadebridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #187 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #1901 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 52 | 1,018 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 1,018 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 72.2% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Port Isaac | Wadebridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | portisaacacademy.eschools.co.uk/web | www.wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wadebridge School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.6 vs 47.6).
- •Wadebridge School is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 52.
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 Port Isaac Academy better than Wadebridge School?
On the Success Index (England), Wadebridge School ranks higher (51.6 vs 47.6 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 Port Isaac Academy and Wadebridge School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Port Isaac and Wadebridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Port Isaac Academy: 52. Wadebridge School: 1,018. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Port Isaac Academy and Wadebridge School rank in South West?
Port Isaac Academy is unranked and Wadebridge School is 187th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).