South Petherwin Community Primary School vs St Catherine's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Petherwin Community Primary School
Launceston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
| Measure | South Petherwin Community Primary School Launceston, South West | St Catherine's CofE Primary School Launceston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #584 of 1,695 | #608 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5577 of 15,697 | #5750 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 114 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 20% |
| 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 | Launceston | Launceston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.south-petherwin.net | www.stcatherinescofe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.4 vs 60.5).
- •South Petherwin Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 63%).
- •St Catherine's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 6%).
- •St Catherine's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 114.
- •South Petherwin Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Catherine's CofE Primary School is a academy 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 South Petherwin Community Primary School better than St Catherine's CofE Primary 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 South Petherwin Community Primary School and St Catherine's CofE Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Launceston and Launceston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Petherwin Community Primary School: 114. St Catherine's CofE Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Petherwin Community Primary School and St Catherine's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
South Petherwin Community Primary School is 584th of 1,695 and St Catherine's CofE Primary School is 608th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).