Mawnan CofE VA Primary School
Falmouth, TR11 5HQ · Cornwall · primary school
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10th 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 3,708 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mawnan CofE VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Helford River Children's Sailing Trust, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 144 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How is the sailing club integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Mawnan CofE VA Primary School
Overview
This school “radiates joy,” with pupils who are “eager to learn” and demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour. The report highlights “inspirational leadership” that has united the community during a period of grief, ensuring education and well-being remain priorities. Consequently, pupils are “very well prepared for secondary school” through a “highly ambitious” curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “meticulously designed” to stimulate “interest and curiosity,” with pupils building knowledge in a “logical order.”
- Staff possess “excellent subject knowledge” and use “probing questions” that challenge pupils’ thinking and vocabulary.
- Reading is “culturally ingrined,” with pupils learning the phonics code quickly and demonstrating “high outcomes” in screening checks.
- The school “tirelessly celebrates differences,” preparing pupils for life in modern Britain through a “wealth of opportunities” beyond academics.
- Governors hold the school to account “robustly,” drawing upon a “significant level of expertise” on the board.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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