St Catherine's CofE Primary School vs Windmill Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
Windmill Hill Academy
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
162 students
| Measure | St Catherine's CofE Primary School Launceston, South West | Windmill Hill Academy Launceston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #608 of 1,695 | #1515 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5750 of 15,697 | #13618 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 222 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 73.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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 | Launceston | Launceston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stcatherinescofe.co.uk | www.windmillhillacademy.org |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 22.5).
- •St Catherine's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 52%).
- •St Catherine's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •St Catherine's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 162.
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 St Catherine's CofE Primary School better than Windmill Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's CofE Primary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 22.5 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 St Catherine's CofE Primary School and Windmill Hill Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Launceston and Launceston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine's CofE Primary School: 222. Windmill Hill Academy: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine's CofE Primary School and Windmill Hill Academy rank in South West?
St Catherine's CofE Primary School is 608th of 1,695 and Windmill Hill Academy is 1515th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).