Antony Church of England School
Torpoint, PL11 3AD · Cornwall · primary school
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44th of 218 primary schools in Cornwall we can score, 236 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.7/10 against 3,445 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Antony Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new Ofsted report-card framework influence current teaching priorities? With 18 places currently available, what is the process for securing a spot in the next entry year? How do the 18.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard access further academic challenges?
What Ofsted said about Antony Church of England School
Overview
The inspection describes a school where pupils are "happy and confident" and feel part of a "family." Leaders demonstrate a "highly ambitious" vision, fostering a culture where staff feel valued and pupils achieve above-average outcomes in core subjects. The report highlights strong attendance, positive behaviour, and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Attendance is high due to leaders being "dogged in making sure pupils attend school regularly and on time."
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils showing "admirable levels of self-control" and bullying being rare.
- Early years provision is strong, with children getting a "flying start" in Nursery and being "very well prepared" for Reception.
- Pupils attain above-average outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics, supported by a curriculum where "reading is the linchpin."
- Leaders provide "timely and effective support" for pupils with barriers to learning, ensuring they learn effectively alongside peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers "consistently make highly effective choices about what to teach, and how," particularly for pupils with barriers to learning.
- Leaders should continue to develop the content of some wider curriculum subjects to ensure they are of "consistently high quality."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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