Mevagissey Community Primary School
St Austell, PL26 6TD · Cornwall · primary school
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20th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 3,909 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mevagissey Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art and Crafts Club, Art Club, and an after-school club. They participate in dancing, yoga, swimming, and football, and visit the beach at Polstreath.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 164. 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 maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Mevagissey Community Primary School
Overview
Mevagissey Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and successful experience for pupils. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a strong community spirit where pupils behave well and achieve across a wide range of subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, polite, and considerate, following the ‘Mevagissey Way’ to be ‘ready, respectful and safe’.
- The curriculum is well designed, setting out essential knowledge, with reading sitting ‘at the heart of the curriculum’.
- Staff effectively adapt the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they learn well alongside peers.
- Leaders provide enriching opportunities, such as residential trips and after-school clubs, which develop pupils’ confidence and resilience.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders mindful of workload and well-being, creating a ‘united and dedicated team’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine support for a minority of key stage 2 pupils who do not read as fluently as they should.
- Subject leaders must ensure assessment information is used consistently to identify and rectify misconceptions or gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders putting pupils’ welfare first and ensuring staff know what signs to look for that may indicate pupils are at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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