Sandy Hill Academy vs Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandy Hill Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
118 students
| Measure | Sandy Hill Academy St Austell, South West | Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #589 of 1,695 | #583 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5635 of 15,697 | #5576 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 455 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 180.6% | 56.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | www.sandyhill.org.uk/ | www.sky.kernowlearning.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.1 vs 61.4).
- •Sandy Hill Academy is the larger school with 455 students compared with 118.
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 Sandy Hill Academy better than Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sandy Hill Academy and Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between St Austell and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandy Hill Academy: 455. Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandy Hill Academy and Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery rank in South West?
Sandy Hill Academy is 589th of 1,695 and Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery is 583rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).