Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School
Newquay, TR8 4EP · Cornwall · primary school
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114th 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 3,977 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School
Overview
The report describes a “welcoming and inclusive” school where pupils feel safe and secure, valuing the strong “family feel.” Leaders maintain high expectations, and the curriculum is well-structured in core subjects, particularly in early years, reading, and mathematics. However, the report notes that implementation in some wider curriculum subjects is inconsistent, and there are gaps in the school’s strategic self-evaluation.
Strengths
- Early years provision is strong, with staff skilfully encouraging curiosity and ensuring children are “well prepared for the curriculum in Year 1.”
- Pupils become “reading experts” through a well-structured phonics programme, developing fluency and a love of reading.
- Mathematics teaching supports pupils in building new knowledge successfully, with targeted support ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils engage well across ages, with older pupils showing “nurture and encouragement” towards younger ones, building confidence and independence.
- The school offers enriching opportunities, including choir performances and outdoor learning, which help pupils develop resilience and teamwork.
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure effective monitoring of the wider curriculum so pupils can “build new learning successfully” rather than relying on activity-focused tasks that hinder long-term recall.
- Staff must ensure a minority of pupils fully understand behavioural expectations to reduce the loss of learning time caused by frequent reminders.
- The trust must implement a “formalised approach” to school evaluations to prevent “blind spots” and ensure a fully accurate strategic view of provision.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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