Lostwithiel School
Lostwithiel, PL22 0AJ · Cornwall · primary school
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33rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.7/10 against 4,017 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 41% | 2.45 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 26% | 2.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lostwithiel School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Team 12, playground buddy, Super 6, and music tuition. Sports options include netball, football, running club, street surfing, and sailing.
Getting in
The published school roll is 166 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 who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How does the sailing club operate during term time?
What Ofsted said about Lostwithiel School
Overview
Lostwithiel School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ judgement. The report describes a school where “pupils are valued as individuals” and feel safe, with strong relationships and high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders have fostered a positive culture where staff feel supported and parents are proud of the provision.
Strengths
- Pupils display “positive attitudes to their learning,” are polite, and “respect the opinions of others.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with staff trained to identify vulnerabilities and respond appropriately.
- Early years provision is strong, with adults who “skilfully interact with children” and help them become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Staff receive regular support to identify pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the “same ambitious curriculum as their peers.”
- Leaders place “no limits on what pupils can achieve” and governors hold them to account for the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is not always sequenced effectively, meaning pupils “do not use their prior learning as well as they could.”
- Planned activities sometimes focus on task outcomes rather than knowledge development, leaving pupils “not always clear about what they are learning.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that pupils feel safe, including online, and that leaders ensure families receive timely help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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