Grampound Road Village CofE School
Truro, TR2 4DY · Cornwall · primary school
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155th 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 3,598 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grampound Road Village CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 45.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve results in the next inspection cycle?
What Ofsted said about Grampound Road Village CofE School
Overview
Grampound Road Village CofE School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Despite recent changes including a transfer to a new multi-academy trust, leaders have managed transitions effectively, resulting in improved outcomes and a ‘well-sequenced curriculum’. Pupils display ‘highly positive attitudes to learning’ and feel ‘safe and secure’ within a supportive environment.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit ‘passion and enthusiasm’ for their work and behave well, supported by a consistently applied behaviour policy.
- The curriculum is ‘well-sequenced’ from early years to key stage 2, with teachers in subjects like history explaining concepts clearly.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, with staff trained to teach phonics effectively so pupils ‘learn to read well’.
- The school is ‘inclusive’, with clear systems to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders have established a ‘strong personal development curriculum’, helping pupils develop a ‘strong grasp of equality’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve communication with parents, as some feel they are ‘not clear about decisions that are made at the school’.
- In some subjects, such as art and design, teachers’ expectations are ‘not high enough’, and tasks do not sufficiently deepen pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘prominent safeguarding culture’ where staff identify risks promptly and act ‘decisively’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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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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