Godolphin Primary School
Helston, TR13 9RB · Cornwall · primary school
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126th 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 3.3/10 among them, against 5.3/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Godolphin Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 19.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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? What specific areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for development? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Godolphin Primary School
Overview
Godolphin Primary School is a small, community-focused primary where pupils feel safe, valued, and eager to learn. The report highlights a "positive environment" characterised by strong relationships, excellent attendance, and effective support for pupils with special educational needs. While teaching and curriculum standards are generally secure, there is variation in the precision of instruction and consistency of expectations across subjects.
Strengths
- Attendance is "very regular" with "extremely low" persistent absence, supported by effective staff relationships with families.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive behaviour and attitudes to learning," with bullying being "rare" and incidents dealt with swiftly.
- Inclusion is a "strong standard," with needs identified quickly and "wide ranging and effective" strategies reducing barriers for SEND pupils.
- Personal development is robust; pupils are "well prepared for the next phase of education" and take pride in leadership roles and extra-curricular activities.
- Staff work as a "cohesive team," fostering a culture where pupils feel "safe, supported and ready to learn."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers use assessment data to adapt teaching precisely, particularly in writing and mathematics, to embed "adaptive approaches."
- Expectations for handwriting and spelling are "not yet embedded across the school," requiring consistent monitoring and improvement.
- Subject leadership needs strengthening, with leaders and governors ensuring actions to improve curriculum delivery have the intended impact.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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