Flushing School
Falmouth, TR11 5TX · Cornwall · primary school
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7th 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 — 8.9/10 against 3,131 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 62% | 4.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Flushing School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket, rugby, football, sailing, and netball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 58 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific training do staff receive for the sailing programme? How are class sizes managed when the roll approaches the 84-place limit?
What Ofsted said about Flushing School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this "caring school" where "warm relationships" with adults help them feel safe and happy. The inspection found that the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management are all rated as Good.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with knowledge "logically sequenced" to help pupils learn and remember effectively over time.
- Reading is a high priority; most pupils learn to read with "confidence and fluency" by the end of key stage 1, with struggling pupils receiving targeted support.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, behaving "politely and courteously" and taking pride in leadership roles such as the eco council.
- Staff are "happy and proud" to work at the school, supported by governors who "hold leaders to account effectively."
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "variable," with learning not always "closely matched to their needs," limiting their progress.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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