King Charles Church of England Primary School
Falmouth, TR11 4EP · Cornwall · primary school
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101st 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 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King Charles Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. An inspection in June 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 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 not reaching the higher standard? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school communicate progress to parents between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about King Charles Church of England Primary School
Overview
King Charles Church of England Primary School is described as a school rooted in a "warm, nurturing and caring ethos" where pupils feel a "deep sense of belonging." Leaders drive the school forward with "integrity and humility," fostering a close-knit staff team and strong community trust. The inspection confirms that safeguarding standards are met, ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Strengths
- Early years provision is of a "strong standard," with an "ambitious curriculum" that helps children become "confident, articulate learners."
- Pupils exhibit "positive behaviour" and a "culture of kindness," with bullying dealt with swiftly.
- The "SHINE" curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with a "highly systematic approach" to teaching oracy and phonics.
- Staff are "adept at meeting pupils' needs," particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is "rich and varied," ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND benefit from extracurricular opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently address errors in "handwriting, punctuation and spelling" and ensure writing tasks are matched to pupils' needs.
- Leaders should "evaluate precisely the support for disadvantaged pupils" to close gaps in achievement and attendance.
- Pupils' knowledge of personal, social and health education (PSHE) content is occasionally "not as deep as leaders intend."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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