Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
St Austell, PL25 3DT · Cornwall · primary school
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147th 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 3,438 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 267 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Overview
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is described as a "warm and welcoming" environment where leaders are "ambitious for all pupils to reach their full potential." The report highlights that pupils are "proud of their school," behave well, and feel "safe and happy" due to high expectations and effective leadership.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-devised" and helps pupils "remember new knowledge," with subject leaders providing "effective support to teachers."
- Leaders "prioritise reading," ensuring children learn phonics early and receive "high-quality support," resulting in most pupils becoming "fluent readers."
- Pupils display "positive attitudes towards learning," are "kind and respectful," and engage in activities that promote independence and community responsibility.
- Staff are "considerate of their workload and well-being," and the school is "well led and managed" by inspiring co-headteachers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the same curriculum and receive tailored support to "reach their full potential."
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some subjects is "not yet fully developed," meaning teachers lack "precise information to sequence learning as well as they could." Leaders must strengthen assessment to help pupils build understanding over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving regular training, keeping detailed records, and taking "prompt action to protect vulnerable pupils."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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