Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School
Penzance, TR20 8SP · Cornwall · primary school
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210th 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 — 0.3/10 against 1,735 of them, against 0.6/10 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) 2023/24 | 29.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.15 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 40 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School
Overview
The report describes the school as a “calm place where everyone is kind,” with pupils showing “positive attitudes to their learning.” However, under new leadership, many improvements are “in their infancy,” meaning the quality of education and early years provision still “requires improvement” as pupils do not yet learn securely across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils value the school’s kindness and have “no concerns about bullying,” supported by staff who “build warm relationships.”
- The school offers a “wide range of opportunities,” including trips to museums and London, which “enhance the curriculum.”
- Behaviour is orderly with “high attendance,” and pupils are supported to be “active citizens” through roles such as ‘play leaders’.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with careful checks on phonics helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
Areas to improve
- The school must refine the curriculum in key stages 1 and 2 to identify “with enough precision the knowledge that pupils need to know and remember.”
- Staff expertise needs strengthening to ensure consistent teaching, as current variation leaves some pupils with “unaddressed gaps in their knowledge.”
- Support for pupils with SEND requires development so they benefit from “precise learning plans” that help them make secure progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 17% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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