Boyton Community Primary School
Launceston, PL15 9RJ · Cornwall · primary school
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213rd 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 — 0.2/10 against 1,932 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boyton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% 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%. 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a School Council, Bikeability, print making workshops, and ukulele lessons. Trips include a visit to Lanhydrock gardens for younger years, an expedition challenge for older pupils, a Year 5 residential in Tavistock, and a woodland skills trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 28 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 progress from the current 25.0% expected standard? What specific support is available for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Boyton Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Boyton Community Primary School are described as “happy and eager to learn,” demonstrating strong behaviour and a determination to build their “learning powers.” The school has moved from a previous “Requires improvement” judgement to achieving “Good” across all four key inspection areas, reflecting effective leadership and a well-designed curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with logical sequencing that helps pupils develop knowledge over time, such as in geography and science.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including mountain biking, film clubs, and trips to London, which contribute to their “wider development.”
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they “build their skills and independence successfully.”
- The personal development programme prepares pupils well for future life, teaching them about “tolerance and respect,” sustainability, and online safety.
- Leaders have an “accurate understanding” of the school’s strengths and ensure staff receive appropriate professional development while managing workload.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not always provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to build their “verbal language,” meaning some knowledge is not gained as well as it could be.
- Staff do not consistently provide tasks that build precisely on pupils’ starting points, resulting in some pupils lacking sufficient “depth in their understanding.”
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 | 11% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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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