Crowan Primary School
Camborne, TR14 0LG · Cornwall · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.2/10 against 2,762 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 62% | 6.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crowan Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening, Art and Craft, Musical Theatre, Lego, and Choir clubs, or play Football, Netball, Cross Country, Athletics, and Cricket.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 maths? What does a typical lunchtime look like for a child joining the Musical Theatre club? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving between year groups?
What Ofsted said about Crowan Primary School
Overview
Crowan Primary School has been “transformed” since joining Aspire Academy Trust, with leaders demonstrating “unwavering commitment to raising aspirations.” Pupils “flourish” in an environment characterised by “warm relationships” and a culture where “everyone cares for everyone.” The school is judged Good across all key inspection categories, reflecting significant progress from its previous inadequate rating.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are “keen to learn,” and feel safe and well looked after.
- The curriculum design is strong in established subjects, with staff using rigorous checks to identify and address knowledge gaps.
- Reading provision is highly effective; the school has been “relentless” in ensuring staff expertise, resulting in all pupils meeting the national phonics standard in recent years.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from early identification and targeted support, such as language assessments in the early years.
- Personal development is promoted well through leadership roles and community events, such as the ‘Victory in Europe Day’ street party.
Areas to improve
- In subjects where the curriculum is new, staff lack depth of knowledge, leading to gaps in pupil learning that are not fully addressed.
- Writing standards are inconsistent across the curriculum because staff do not always address errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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