Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Saltash, PL12 4PA · Cornwall · primary school
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183rd 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 3,831 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.3/10 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 | 28.0 · 2 | 41% | 0.09 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Overview
The report states that Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School “continues to be a good school.” It highlights a positive environment where the ‘PLACE’ curriculum fosters strong attitudes to learning, underpinned by Christian values and nurturing relationships. Pupils enjoy school, behave well, and feel safe, with parents describing the setting as “amazing” and “unique.”
Strengths
- The ‘PLACE’ curriculum creates an “inclusive and safe learning environment” where pupils are “captivated by the awe and wonder” teachers generate.
- Teaching in the early years is effective, with a “clear and consistent structure to teaching phonics” that helps pupils catch up quickly if they fall behind.
- Staff are “passionate about the learning they deliver,” building curiosity and critical thinking through “secure subject knowledge.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well, with leaders identifying needs “quickly.”
- Staff feel “well supported by the senior leadership team,” appreciating the training and consideration given to workload.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum does not clearly identify the “essential knowledge pupils must know and remember,” weakening their ability to link prior learning to new concepts.
- Leaders do not “thoroughly check the impact of their decisions and actions,” meaning they lack a “fully accurate view of the quality of the implementation of the curriculum.”
Safeguarding
The report confirms that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with knowledgeable leads working closely with external agencies and staff who are vigilant and trained to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 28% |
| 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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