Darite Primary Academy
Liskeard, PL14 5JH · Cornwall · primary school
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153rd 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 — 2.3/10 against 2,311 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Darite Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Lego Club, and Hot Chocolate Club, with PE offered after school. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 35 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Darite Primary Academy
Overview
Darite Primary Academy is described as a “community-centred, warm and friendly school” where pupils feel “happy and safe” and form positive relationships with staff. The inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” with pupils meeting high expectations for achievement and enjoying a broad curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are “enthusiastic” about extra-curricular clubs and community initiatives, such as charity fundraising and environmental projects.
- The curriculum makes “interesting links across different subject areas,” and teachers possess “secure subject knowledge.”
- Staff are “well trained to identify and support” pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they progress well.
- Reading is prioritised through an effective phonics programme and a whole-school ‘reading buddies’ event that celebrates literacy.
- Staff are “well supported by the school and the trust” and appreciate opportunities to collaborate with colleagues.
Areas to improve
- Tasks are “not always well matched to pupils’ different starting points,” and checks on understanding are sometimes infrequent, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Overall attendance, including for disadvantaged pupils, “remains too low,” which has a “detrimental impact” on learning.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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