Porthleven School vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porthleven School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
330 students
| Measure | Porthleven School Helston, South West | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Helston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #877 of 1,695 | #1310 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8142 of 15,697 | #11896 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 175 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 175 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 58.3% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Helston | Helston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.porthleven.cornwall.sch.uk/website | www.st-michaels.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Porthleven School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 31.7).
- •Porthleven School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •Porthleven School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 175.
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 Porthleven School better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Porthleven School ranks higher (49.4 vs 31.7 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 Porthleven School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Helston and Helston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Porthleven School: 175. St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Porthleven School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Porthleven School is 877th of 1,695 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 1310th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).