Delabole Primary School
Delabole, PL33 9AL · Cornwall · primary school
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188th 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 — 0.5/10 against 2,685 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Delabole Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% 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 (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 139. 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 literacy and numeracy? What does a typical day look like for a child in the early years? How does the school monitor progress between formal assessments?
What Ofsted said about Delabole Primary School
Overview
Delabole Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain high expectations and are ambitious for all pupils. The report highlights that pupils thrive in an inclusive environment, benefiting from an exciting curriculum designed to develop them into resilient learners and ‘warriors for learning’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced, helping pupils build knowledge over time and make deep, meaningful links across subjects.
- Pastoral and mental health support are strengths, ensuring pupils feel safe, secure, and well supported, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Reading is prioritised with high-quality teaching; children master phonics efficiently, and older pupils demonstrate a strong love of reading through reflective journals.
- Classroom environments are calm and purposeful, with low-level disruption being extremely rare due to the consistent application of the school’s ‘calm code’ approach.
- Staff are well trained to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to complete the same learning as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff develop their understanding of pedagogy so that teaching helps pupils to successfully deepen their knowledge in all subjects, as current teaching does not always ensure pupils learn important content.
- Leaders need to improve communication with families, acknowledging that a minority of parents have less positive views.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving high-quality training to spot when help is needed and sharing concerns swiftly with safeguarding leads.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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