Carclaze Community Primary School
St Austell, PL25 3TF · Cornwall · primary school
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178th 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 3,846 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carclaze Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in netball, football, gymnastics, dodgeball, golf, multi-skills, and cricket, alongside residential experiences.
Getting in
The published school roll is 377 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential experiences?
What Ofsted said about Carclaze Community Primary School
Overview
Carclaze Community Primary School is described as a place where pupils enjoy their learning and feel a "deep sense of belonging." The report states that most pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, with attendance now above national figures due to "very effective attendance systems." However, the inspection highlights that children in the early years do not learn as successfully, and there are inconsistencies in the support provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Phonics teaching is a "particular strength," with most pupils securing the knowledge needed for more demanding texts.
- Leaders have established "very effective attendance systems" which have reduced persistent absence and raised overall attendance above national averages.
- Pupils generally behave well in a "calm and orderly" environment, with staff dealing "swiftly and appropriately" with any unkindness.
- The school offers a "broad and balanced curriculum" with clear definitions of what teachers need to teach.
- Staff build "warm and sensitive relationships" with children, helping them to settle quickly and feel safe.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure early years staff have "high expectations of children's learning," as current teaching is not always effective or well-matched to needs.
- Staff should "consistently implement the precise adaptations needed" for all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure their success.
- Leaders and the trust should "communicate effectively with staff and parents and carers" when changes are made to avoid confusion and strain.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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