Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy
Liskeard, PL14 4PW · Cornwall · primary school
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29th 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 — 9.9/10 against 4,298 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 45.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 45.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 pupils against a stated capacity of 94. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy
Overview
Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy is a small, rural school where leaders have created a "highly positive culture" characterised by "warm, trusting" relationships and high expectations. The report highlights that pupils are "safe in school" and enjoy a "strong family feel," with attendance and behaviour rated at a "Strong standard." While achievement and curriculum delivery meet the "Expected standard," the inspection identifies specific areas for refinement in early years interactions and the monitoring of vulnerable pupils.
Strengths
- Attendance is a "high priority" with "tenacious" leadership ensuring pupils "actively want to attend," resulting in a "positive impact" on engagement.
- Behaviour is "calm, orderly and purposeful," with pupils demonstrating "kindness" and "respectful" conduct towards one another.
- The curriculum is "well designed" for mixed-age classes, helping pupils "know more and remember more" through effective teaching and clear routines.
- Personal development is "well-embedded," with pupils engaging in "courageous advocacy" projects and developing a "strong sense of belonging" in the local community.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure early years staff "strengthen children's communication and language skills" by maximising "high-quality interactions."
- Leaders should ensure the progress of pupils with emerging special educational needs or other barriers is "systematically monitored" so needs are "accurately identified and addressed effectively."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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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