Bosvigo School
Truro, TR1 3BJ · Cornwall · primary school
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182nd 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 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 41% | 0.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 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.
Bosvigo School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% 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 May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Tomperrow Scout Camp, with breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 317 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the current cohort? How are class sizes managed when the school is operating over its published capacity?
What Ofsted said about Bosvigo School
Overview
Bosvigo School is confirmed as a ‘good school’ where ‘strong relationships’ underpin the ethos, helping pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have recently reviewed the curriculum to increase its ‘relevance and ambition’, resulting in a well-structured approach to reading and mathematics that supports high expectations and pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy coming to school’ and benefit from staff who build strong connections, fostering a sense of safety and confidence.
- There is a ‘whole-school culture of prioritising reading’, with effective phonics teaching and support ensuring pupils learn to read and spell accurately.
- Leaders have invested in training subject leaders, ensuring the curriculum in reading and mathematics is ‘well structured and sequenced’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, with staff adapting learning to meet individual needs effectively.
- Older pupils nurture younger ones through roles such as ‘playtime pals’, contributing to good behaviour and quick resolution of any incidents.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure they have an ‘accurate view’ of how well pupils are learning essential content in foundation subjects, as they do not yet routinely check curriculum delivery in these areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff being vigilant, keeping detailed records, and working closely with external agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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