Cusgarne Primary School
Truro, TR4 8RW · Cornwall · primary school
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79th 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 — 5.4/10 against 3,495 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 41% | 2.45 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 26% | 1.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cusgarne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5% of pupils, 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 (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in an active club, arts and crafts, and a wide range of sports including badminton, football, swimming, surfing, climbing, cycling, orienteering, and canoeing. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 40 pupils against a stated capacity of 98. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the active club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Cusgarne Primary School
Overview
Cusgarne Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "valued and safe," thriving on the "positive relationships that leaders foster." The inspection confirms the school remains good, highlighting a culture where pupils behave well and engage respectfully in their learning.
Strengths
- Staff greet pupils warmly, creating an environment where pupils say the school is "like one big family."
- The curriculum in key stage 2 is "well-sequenced," with teachers effectively adapting it to meet pupils’ different starting points.
- Reading is a high priority, with staff accurately matching books to pupils’ phonics knowledge and ensuring older pupils read "quality texts."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported," enabling them to learn the full curriculum successfully.
- Leaders provide opportunities for personal development, including musical success and trips that "broaden pupils’ horizons."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in Reception and key stage 1 is "not yet sufficiently ambitious for all pupils," meaning some do not learn as much as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff receive relevant training and know how to record and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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