Roche Community Primary School vs St Dennis Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roche Community Primary School
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
200 students
St Dennis Primary Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
187 students
| Measure | Roche Community Primary School St Austell, South West | St Dennis Primary Academy St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1325 of 1,695 | #1094 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12016 of 15,697 | #10032 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 200 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | St Austell | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | rochecpschool.eschools.co.uk/web | www.stdennis.academy |
The verdict
- •St Dennis Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 31.1).
- •St Dennis Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 55%).
- •St Dennis Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Roche Community Primary School is the larger school with 200 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 Roche Community Primary School better than St Dennis Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Dennis Primary Academy ranks higher (40.6 vs 31.1 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 Roche Community Primary School and St Dennis Primary Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between St Austell and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roche Community Primary School: 200. St Dennis Primary Academy: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roche Community Primary School and St Dennis Primary Academy rank in South West?
Roche Community Primary School is 1325th of 1,695 and St Dennis Primary Academy is 1094th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).