Devoran School
Truro, TR3 6PA · Cornwall · primary school
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122nd 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 the 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Devoran School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Devoran School
Overview
Devoran School is described as a place where learning feels like being part of a "big, happy family," with a strong focus on promoting "healthy minds, bodies and relationships." The report highlights an "established ethos" where staff and governors work closely to improve provision, resulting in pupils who feel safe, valued, and well-prepared for the future.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "very well designed and sensibly organised," with effective sequencing from the early years onwards.
- Personal development is promoted "exceptionally well," ensuring pupils understand healthy relationships and diversity.
- Reading is a high priority, with a "robust programme for teaching early reading" that helps pupils learn to read rapidly and "love reading."
- Staff effectively cater to individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), making learning relevant to each pupil’s interests.
- Bullying is "exceptionally rare," and staff resolve issues "quickly and effectively."
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum in some subjects is inconsistent, and the school’s checks do not identify these weaknesses "quickly enough," slowing pupil learning.
- The school should strengthen the impact of its checks to address relative weaknesses in a timely manner, ensuring pupils retain key knowledge in all subjects.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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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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