Nansledan School
Newquay, TR8 4FX · Cornwall · primary school
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98th 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 — 4.9/10 against 3,004 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nansledan School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Quidditch, the Daily Mile, and Funfit, alongside choir and vocal lessons. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 386 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum balance the Daily Mile with other physical education opportunities?
What Ofsted said about Nansledan School
Overview
Nansledan School is described as a "nurturing and caring environment" where pupils are welcomed and staff understand individual needs well. Following a "shaky start" after opening, the school has seen "rapid and sustained improvement" in education quality and behaviour under new leadership. The report judges overall effectiveness as Good, noting that pupils now learn well across most subjects and bullying is rare.
Strengths
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, ensuring they make strong progress and can recall key knowledge with confidence.
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced," with teachers explicitly teaching key vocabulary so pupils use technical terms with "accuracy and confidence."
- Reading is a top priority; staff are trained to teach the phonics code well, resulting in pupils making "much quicker progress" than in the past.
- Pupils develop responsibility through roles such as sports leaders and eco-councillors, making a "tangible difference" to the school community.
- Parents feel "much more involved" in their child’s education and speak highly of the changes leaders have made.
Areas to improve
- The writing curriculum is at an "early stage"; some pupils do not apply grammatical knowledge well, hindering the fluency of their written work.
- Teachers do not always take into account well enough what pupils can already do, leading to tasks that do not fully deepen knowledge.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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