Sennen Community Primary Academy vs St Buryan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sennen Community Primary Academy
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
98 students
St Buryan Primary School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
61 students
| Measure | Sennen Community Primary Academy Penzance, South West | St Buryan Primary School Penzance, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1000 of 1,695 | #1562 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9241 of 15,697 | #14039 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 98 | 61 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 61 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 43.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Penzance | Penzance |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sennen.cornwall.sch.uk | www.stburyanacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Sennen Community Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 19.7).
- •Sennen Community Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 50%).
- •Sennen Community Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Sennen Community Primary Academy is the larger school with 98 students compared with 61.
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 Sennen Community Primary Academy better than St Buryan Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sennen Community Primary Academy ranks higher (44.2 vs 19.7 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 Sennen Community Primary Academy and St Buryan Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Penzance and Penzance in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sennen Community Primary Academy: 98. St Buryan Primary School: 61. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sennen Community Primary Academy and St Buryan Primary School rank in South West?
Sennen Community Primary Academy is 1000th of 1,695 and St Buryan Primary School is 1562nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).