Falmouth Primary Academy
Falmouth, TR11 2BB · Cornwall · primary school
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60th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.6/10 against 1,237 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 41% | 2.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 26% | 1.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Falmouth Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Falmouth Primary Academy
Overview
Falmouth Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud and feel safe. Leaders maintain high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering an environment where teachers help pupils learn well through an ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils develop into "confident readers" through a carefully designed curriculum and regular high-quality support.
- Leaders ensure pupils with SEND are supported well, with teachers making suitable adjustments so pupils can access the curriculum without lowered expectations.
- The curriculum is engaging, with teachers making learning "come alive" and building knowledge in an order that makes sense.
- Pupils behave well, treat each other with respect, and benefit from extra-curricular opportunities that promote self-esteem and confidence.
- Staff work as a dedicated team, and governors hold leaders to account for the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ expectations of how pupils present their work, especially in mathematics, are not always high enough, leading to confusion during calculations.
- The effective use of assessment is inconsistent across subjects, meaning teachers do not always have accurate knowledge of what pupils know and remember.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving training to spot signs of abuse and concerns being recorded accurately and acted upon appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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