Looe Primary Academy
Looe, PL13 1JY · Cornwall · primary school
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103rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 2,315 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Looe Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lego Club and participate in Field Gun, Cross Country, Bowling, Fencing, and Segway. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 329. 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 in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Looe Primary Academy
Overview
Looe Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils love learning in a calm, orderly environment, supported by high expectations and a well-designed curriculum. Staff and parents are overwhelmingly positive about the quality of education and the support provided for pupil well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well through a curriculum that builds progressively on prior knowledge, with particular success in mathematics and reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive bespoke help and personalised support, enabling them to learn the curriculum and achieve well.
- The school fosters strong social and emotional development, with pupils learning to interact with kindness and empathy, resulting in a marked reduction in suspensions.
- Attendance is strong, supported by research-informed strategies and close collaboration with families.
- Governance is effective, with the multi-academy trust providing rigorous support that enables the school to flourish.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not routinely check what pupils know and do not know about writing with sufficient precision, meaning some pupils do not receive the support required to develop their writing skills independently.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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