Callington Primary School
CALLINGTON, PL17 7EF · Cornwall · primary school
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72nd 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 — 5.9/10 against 3,295 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Callington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it 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 (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 354 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Callington Primary School
Overview
Callington Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and welcoming place" where staff strive for "the best for every child, all of the time." Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, resulting in a "calm and purposeful" atmosphere where pupils feel safe and are well prepared for their next steps.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" with clear logical steps in most subjects, particularly benefiting early years children who become "happy, competent learners."
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with staff sparking enthusiasm and providing support that helps pupils develop into "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly, and leaders are "ambitious for these pupils to learn the full curriculum."
- The school fosters positive relationships, with staff feeling valued and pupils appreciating a "wide selection of clubs" and educational trips.
- Teachers in English and mathematics effectively assess learning over time to "rectify any gaps in pupils’ understanding."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the important knowledge pupils need, preventing them from building knowledge "cumulatively."
- The curriculum is not always adapted effectively for pupils with SEND, which "sometimes hinders their learning."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are vigilant and pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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