Berrycoombe School
Bodmin, PL31 2PH · Cornwall · primary school
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161st 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 — 2.3/10 against 1,625 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Berrycoombe School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing? How accessible are the after-school clubs for families with varying schedules?
What Ofsted said about Berrycoombe School
Overview
Berrycoombe School is described as an inclusive environment where leaders ensure everyone feels "valued and cared for." The report highlights "warm and open relationships" between staff, pupils, and families, with pupils enjoying a curriculum enriched by clubs and residential trips. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with strong behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Leaders have established a "carefully sequenced curriculum" that is regularly monitored and adapted to meet pupils’ needs.
- Reading is a priority, with strengthened phonics teaching enabling younger pupils to "learn to read quicker than in the past."
- Mathematics teaching is "highly structured," helping pupils build on prior knowledge and use vocabulary precisely.
- Staff identify special educational needs early and provide "highly effective, tailored support."
- Personal development is woven through the curriculum, promoting moral understanding and active citizenship.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure a minority of older pupils with gaps in phonics knowledge "catch up rapidly" to become confident readers.
- Assessment systems in some foundation subjects are not yet fully established, meaning teachers do not always know what pupils have learned; leaders need to ensure assessment is used effectively to help pupils remember more.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training to spot signs of abuse and making timely referrals to external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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