St Issey Church of England Primary School vs St Merryn School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Issey Church of England Primary School
Wadebridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
124 students
St Merryn School
Padstow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
115 students
| Measure | St Issey Church of England Primary School Wadebridge, South West | St Merryn School Padstow, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #350 of 1,695 | #456 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3593 of 15,697 | #4504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 124 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 147.6% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 | Wadebridge | Padstow |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-issey.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.stmerryn.kernowlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Issey Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 66.9).
- •St Issey Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 74%).
- •St Issey Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •St Issey Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 115.
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 Issey Church of England Primary School better than St Merryn School?
On the Success Index (England), St Issey Church of England Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 66.9 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 Issey Church of England Primary School and St Merryn School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Wadebridge and Padstow in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Issey Church of England Primary School: 124. St Merryn School: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Issey Church of England Primary School and St Merryn School rank in South West?
St Issey Church of England Primary School is 350th of 1,695 and St Merryn School is 456th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).