St Dennis Primary Academy vs St Stephen Churchtown Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Dennis Primary Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
187 students
St Stephen Churchtown Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
284 students
| Measure | St Dennis Primary Academy St Austell, South West | St Stephen Churchtown Academy St Austell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1094 of 1,695 | #1058 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10032 of 15,697 | #9745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 187 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 284 |
| Free school meals | 41.8% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| 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 | St Austell | St Austell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stdennis.academy | www.ststephenchurchtown.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephen Churchtown Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 40.6).
- •St Dennis Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 58%).
- •St Stephen Churchtown Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •St Stephen Churchtown Academy is the larger school with 284 students compared with 187.
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 Dennis Primary Academy better than St Stephen Churchtown Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen Churchtown Academy ranks higher (41.9 vs 40.6 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 St Dennis Primary Academy and St Stephen Churchtown Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between St Austell and St Austell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Dennis Primary Academy: 187. St Stephen Churchtown Academy: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Dennis Primary Academy and St Stephen Churchtown Academy rank in South West?
St Dennis Primary Academy is 1094th of 1,695 and St Stephen Churchtown Academy is 1058th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).