Cornwood Church of England Primary School
Ivybridge, PL21 9PZ · Devon · primary school
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194th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 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 — 5.2/10 against 2,630 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cornwood Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 11.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 87 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Cornwood Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school is "ambitious for all pupils to be successful" and that recent curriculum developments are "beginning to make a difference." However, it notes that "it is still early days" and the curriculum does not yet support pupils to build knowledge well enough across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school, reflected in "regular attendance" and a culture where they are "kind and supportive of each other."
- Staff build "positive relationships," creating a "nurturing and caring environment" that parents value.
- Pupils benefit from "wider opportunities" such as clubs, residential trips, and a PSHE curriculum that prepares them for "life in modern Britain."
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "with accuracy" and adapt learning effectively.
- Early years staff receive necessary training to teach phonics well, helping children become "confident and fluent readers."
Areas to improve
- Identified weaknesses in curriculum teaching are not addressed quickly enough, leaving some pupils "not well prepared for their next stage of learning."
- Assessment lacks precision, causing some pupils to "embed misconceptions" and make slower progress.
- Early years learning intentions are not clearly implemented, meaning children do not receive sufficient opportunities to develop knowledge across all areas.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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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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