Harrowbarrow Primary Academy
Callington, PL17 8BQ · Cornwall · primary school
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200th 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 4,143 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harrowbarrow Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in January 2024. 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 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 plan to improve attainment in maths following the 2024 inspection? What support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards? How does the school engage families in monitoring progress?
What Ofsted said about Harrowbarrow Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this village primary school and value the nurturing relationships with staff. However, the school lacks a clear curriculum vision, leading to inconsistent learning experiences and low behaviour standards outside of lessons.
Strengths
- Pupils are positive about learning in Reception, preparing them well for key stage 1.
- The phonics programme is delivered with accuracy, helping pupils, including those with SEND, to learn to read well.
- Enrichment experiences, such as trips to museums and theatre, bring learning to life and broaden pupils’ talents.
- Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and particularly value the staff-pupil relationships.
Areas to improve
- The school must identify and sequence important knowledge in the wider curriculum so pupils can build on what they already know.
- The school must check the effectiveness of curriculum implementation precisely to ensure staff develop the necessary expertise.
- The school must ensure a clear and consistently used system of managing behaviour so that pupils show high levels of respect for one another.
Safeguarding
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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