Breage CofE Primary School
Helston, TR13 9PZ · Cornwall · primary school
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214th 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 2,170 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) 2023/24 | 25.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Breage CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 25.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. 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). The most recent inspection took place in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 39 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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
With 25.0% meeting expected standards, what specific support is available for pupils who need to close this gap? How does the school structure its curriculum to ensure progress across all subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the early years?
What Ofsted said about Breage CofE Primary School
Overview
This inspection of Breage CofE Primary School highlights a "friendly village school" where pupils feel "happy and safe" and attendance is "improving rapidly." While safeguarding standards are met and behaviour is "very positive," the report identifies that pupils’ achievement in core subjects is below national averages and teaching quality requires strengthening to secure consistent progress.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Pupils’ behaviour is "very positive," with bullying incidents being "very rare" and dealt with swiftly.
- Attendance is "improving rapidly" due to leaders re-establishing expectations and building "secure relationships" with families.
- Staff hold "appropriately detailed" knowledge of pupils’ circumstances, ensuring effective support for those with special educational needs.
- The curriculum offers "purposeful" enrichment, including residential visits and clubs matched to pupils’ interests.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must raise pupils’ achievement so knowledge is "equally secure across all subjects" and writing is applied consistently.
- Staff need to "raise their expectations" and develop expertise to deliver the curriculum consistently, particularly in writing and mathematics.
- Trust leaders should "challenge and support school leaders more effectively" to secure rapid improvements.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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