Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Truro, TR1 1BN · Cornwall · primary school
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109th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,846 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 3.9/10 nationally. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in table tennis, the Cornwall School Games, and the Penair multi-skills festival, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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 school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 60.0% attainment and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to raise the 5.0% achieving the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the January 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Overview
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are proud to attend and feel a strong sense of belonging. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils are polite, behave well, and feel safe, supported by high expectations and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a "strong sense of belonging" and live up to school values, resulting in settled and calm behaviour.
- Reading is "at the heart of the learning," with children developing a love of books and becoming confident readers through precise phonics support.
- There is "excitement in the school around mathematics," with staff using innovative methods to engage pupils and involve parents.
- Staff are "positive about the school," working closely together and feeling supported by leaders and trustees.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified and receive tailored support to reduce barriers to learning.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not identified essential knowledge precisely enough, preventing pupils from building knowledge systematically across the curriculum.
- The school needs to ensure effective communication with all parents, as some feel unclear about changes and improvements made.
- Some safeguarding records lack precision regarding the actions taken to keep pupils safe and require refinement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, although some records do not make clear the actions taken with enough precision.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
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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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