Lanivet Community Primary School
Bodmin, PL30 5HE · Cornwall · primary school
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76th 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 4,247 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 5.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| 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.
Lanivet Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in netball, hockey, dance, gymnastics, tennis, and striking and fielding, alongside Art Week. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 147 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 expected and higher standards? What specific activities are included in Art Week? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Lanivet Community Primary School
Overview
Lanivet Community Primary School is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders foster a strong culture where pupils develop a ‘love of learning’ and feel valued, safe, and happy. The school provides an inclusive environment with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring pupils enjoy a wide variety of books matched to their ability and receive timely support if they struggle.
- The curriculum is ambitious and carefully sequenced, with teachers delivering engaging lessons that build knowledge effectively in core subjects.
- Pupils behave well, understanding the expectation to ‘be ready, be respectful and be safe’, creating calm and productive classrooms.
- Staff and leaders maintain strong, supportive relationships, with staff appreciating consideration for their well-being and workload.
- Early years provision is effective, with children settling quickly and developing vocabulary and independence through purposeful questioning.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers are not always clear on the most important knowledge pupils need to remember, leading to gaps in long-term retention.
- Assessment in some subjects is not as accurate as it could be, meaning gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not identified quickly enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust procedures for recording concerns and staff who know how to recognise signs of abuse.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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