Camelford Community Primary School
Camelford, PL32 9UE · Cornwall · primary school
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35th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 2,393 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Camelford Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 253 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 trips are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Camelford Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Camelford Community Primary School “love learning” and benefit from a “knowledge-rich curriculum” that fosters confidence and success. The school is described as “fully inclusive,” with children in the early years flourishing and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities thriving through bespoke support. Leaders and staff share a clear vision, creating a “safe, harmonious learning environment” where pupils are “highly motivated.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “impeccable” attitudes towards learning and develop “impressive knowledge about citizenship.”
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children developing “very strong language skills” and being “very well prepared for their next steps.”
- The school provides “strong mental health support” and ensures pupils with SEND are “fully integrated into the life of the school.”
- Governors and the trust provide “robust challenge and support,” while staff feel leaders are “supportive of their workload.”
- Pupils benefit from “well-planned enrichment opportunities” that enhance their subject knowledge, such as local cultural studies and creative productions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff “adapt the ways in which they teach some parts of the curriculum” so that all pupils learn with equal success and confidence.
- Specifically, in mathematics, some pupils lack “fluent understanding of core operations” needed to apply them to more complex problems due to insufficient teaching adaptations.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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