Mithian School
St Agnes, TR5 0XW · Cornwall · primary school
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96th 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 3,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mithian School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 73 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap in higher standard results?
What Ofsted said about Mithian School
Overview
Mithian School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly and inclusive" community with a distinct "family feel." The report highlights a "broad, well-planned curriculum" that fosters confident learners, particularly in reading and mathematics, within a "happy and harmonious environment."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in core subjects, with reading placed "at the centre of the curriculum" and precise support ensuring rapid progress for those who struggle.
- Staff maintain "high expectations" and manage behaviour effectively, resulting in "calm and purposeful" lessons where pupils feel "safe and secure."
- The school has "adapted quickly to support an increasing number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," ensuring they are well prepared for secondary education.
- "Subject leadership is a strength," with teachers receiving robust training and support from the trust, enabling effective workload management.
- Pupils demonstrate kindness and maturity, taking on diverse leadership roles such as play leaders and school council members, which builds responsibility.
Areas to improve
- In the wider curriculum, assessment methods are "at the early stages of development," meaning teachers do not always know "precisely what pupils know and remember."
- The school should ensure a "consistent and effective approach to how assessment is used in all subjects" to identify and remedy knowledge gaps.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
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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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