Mount Hawke Academy
Truro, TR4 8BA · Cornwall · primary school
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13th 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 3,480 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 62% | 4.91 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mount Hawke Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% 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 6.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include coding, Rocksteady Music, cycling, football, swimming, cross country, surfing, singing, keyboard, guitar, drum, and brass.
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining mid-year?
What Ofsted said about Mount Hawke Academy
Overview
Pupils at Mount Hawke Academy ‘flourish’ within an environment where the school ‘meticulously considers the education pupils receive’. The inspection found that ‘highly skilled staff’ ensure ambitious intentions become reality, resulting in pupils who are ‘exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education’. The school maintains ‘the highest expectations’ in all areas, which pupils consistently rise to meet.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious and detailed’, with staff using ‘Digging Deeper’ questions to help pupils build ‘deep and sophisticated knowledge’.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exceptional’ long-term recall of learning, connecting past topics to current work, while staff quickly address any knowledge gaps.
- There is a ‘well-established and systematic approach to the teaching of early reading’, with phonics results ‘significantly above national averages’.
- Staff provide ‘precise adaptations’ to support pupils with SEND, ensuring they play a ‘full part in the life of the school’.
- Pupils develop strong character and leadership skills, taking on roles such as ‘mental health ambassadors’ and running their own clubs.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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