Porthleven School vs Woolavington Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 206 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
Woolavington Village Primary School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
175 students
| Measure | Porthleven School Helston, South West | Woolavington Village Primary School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #877 of 1,695 | #1567 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8142 of 15,697 | #14105 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 175 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 175 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 58.3% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Helston | Bridgwater |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.porthleven.cornwall.sch.uk/website | www.woolavingtonvillageprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Porthleven School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 19.3).
- •Porthleven School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •Porthleven School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Woolavington Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Porthleven School ranks higher (49.4 vs 19.3 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 Woolavington Village Primary School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Helston and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Porthleven School: 175. Woolavington Village Primary School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Porthleven School and Woolavington Village Primary School rank in South West?
Porthleven School is 877th of 1,695 and Woolavington Village Primary School is 1567th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).