Shortlanesend School vs St Mary's CofE School, Truro
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.
Shortlanesend School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Truro · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Shortlanesend School Truro, South West | St Mary's CofE School, Truro Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #941 of 1,695 | #1564 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8743 of 15,697 | #14054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 140 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Truro | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | – | www.st-marys-truro.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shortlanesend School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 19.6).
- •Shortlanesend School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 33%).
- •Shortlanesend School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's CofE School, Truro is the larger school with 203 students compared with 140.
- •Shortlanesend School is a academy school while St Mary's CofE School, Truro is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Shortlanesend School better than St Mary's CofE School, Truro?
On the Success Index (England), Shortlanesend School ranks higher (46.7 vs 19.6 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 Shortlanesend School and St Mary's CofE School, Truro?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Truro and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shortlanesend School: 140. St Mary's CofE School, Truro: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shortlanesend School and St Mary's CofE School, Truro rank in South West?
Shortlanesend School is 941st of 1,695 and St Mary's CofE School, Truro is 1564th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).