Shortlanesend School vs Truro School Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.4 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
Truro School Preparatory School
Truro · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
275 students
| Measure | Shortlanesend School Truro, South West | Truro School Preparatory School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #941 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #8743 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 140 | 275 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 275 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | – | – |
The verdict
- •Truro School Preparatory School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 140.
- •Shortlanesend School is a academy school while Truro School Preparatory School is a independent 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 Truro School Preparatory School?
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 Shortlanesend School and Truro School Preparatory School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Truro and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shortlanesend School: 140. Truro School Preparatory School: 275. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shortlanesend School and Truro School Preparatory School rank in South West?
Shortlanesend School is 941st of 1,695 and Truro School Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).