Coads Green Primary School
Launceston, PL15 7LY · Cornwall · primary school
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107th 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 — 3.9/10 against 3,379 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coads Green Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Wild Tribe club and play tennis, rounders and cross country. Trips include a Key Stage 2 residential at Dartmoor Activity Centre, a visit to Spaceport Cornwall, a Music Hub Day at the Royal Cornwall Showground, the Farm and Country Show, and a beach day at Widemouth Bay.
Getting in
The published school roll is 29 pupils against a stated capacity of 77. 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 bridge the gap between the current 50.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Coads Green Primary School
Overview
Coads Green Primary School is described as a "happy and thriving school" where leaders have created a "warm and welcoming environment." The report states that the overall effectiveness is Good, with pupils demonstrating "exemplary" behaviour and a deep love for reading.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious," "rigorous and logically sequenced," with staff continually checking its impact to ensure improvement.
- Phonics teaching is "highly effective," ensuring pupils become "fluent readers" by the end of Year 1, with those falling behind catching up quickly.
- Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour, with bullying being rare and staff resolving issues effectively.
- There is a strong emphasis on personal development, fostering resilience, perseverance, and teamwork through trips and sports.
- Staff morale is high, and the school maintains an inclusive culture where pupils with special educational needs receive a broad curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to "sharpen curriculum thinking" in the early years to better prepare pupils for Year 1 and avoid missed learning opportunities.
- Teaching must promote the consistent use of precise "mathematical vocabulary" to help pupils tackle more complex problems.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, keeping detailed records, and working with external agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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