Menheniot Primary School
Liskeard, PL14 3QY · Cornwall · primary school
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82nd 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 — 4.5/10 against 4,083 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Menheniot Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gymnastics, cookery, and yoga clubs, or play football, cross country, and netball. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 138 pupils against a stated capacity of 147. 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast or after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Menheniot Primary School
Overview
Menheniot Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ judgement. The report highlights a ‘calm and orderly atmosphere’ where pupils are ‘safe and happy’, benefiting from ‘nurturing relationships’ with staff and a strong sense of community pride. Leaders have worked relentlessly to address past concerns, resulting in an ‘ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum’ that supports high-quality learning and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a ‘calm and orderly atmosphere’ and are ‘valued and well cared for’, fostering a positive school culture.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘well-sequenced’ in most subjects, particularly English and mathematics, where pupils demonstrate ‘strong recall of mathematical fluency’.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; children learn sounds early, and books ‘accurately match the letter sounds that they know’, helping pupils become ‘fluent and confident readers’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs ‘identified early’ and successfully access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Personal development is robust, underpinned by the mission to ‘be happy, be kind, reach for the stars’, with pupils taking on leadership roles and discussing sensitive topics with ‘maturity and respect’.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not identified the ‘small steps of knowledge’ pupils need to know, preventing them from developing the same ‘depth of knowledge and skills’ as in other areas.
- ‘Persistent absence is high’ for some groups of pupils, meaning they miss too much of their education; the school must continue supporting parents to improve attendance.
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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