Boscastle Community Primary School
Boscastle, PL35 0AU · Cornwall · primary school
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104th 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 — 4.5/10 against 2,762 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boscastle Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 60 pupils against a stated capacity of 79. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in reading results?
What Ofsted said about Boscastle Community Primary School
Overview
Boscastle Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as an "effective, improving school" where learning feels like being part of a "happy family." Staff establish strong, trusted relationships with pupils, ensuring lessons are engaging and that everyone is helped to flourish within the school’s ethos.
Strengths
- Pupils show "strong attitudes to their learning" and bullying is "exceptionally rare," fostering a sense of belonging and safety.
- The mathematics curriculum is "sequenced carefully," allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge and successfully solve problems.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with a "robust programme for teaching early reading" that helps pupils catch up if they fall behind.
- Leaders have successfully managed the transition to a standalone school, establishing a new governing body and improving attendance through effective family engagement.
- Staff are committed to continuous improvement and feel valued, contributing to a positive culture where pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well.
Areas to improve
- The school should embed and develop its new curriculum so that pupils develop "a broad and secure knowledge" across all subjects, rather than focusing overly on specific elements.
- Individual plans for pupils with SEND need sharpening to ensure targets are "measurable, achievable" and not too general, allowing for better progress tracking.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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