Nanstallon Community Primary School
Bodmin, PL30 5JZ · Cornwall · primary school
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134th 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 3,672 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nanstallon Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Fun and Games, Chess, and Lego league clubs, alongside football, basketball, netball, rugby, rounders, playground games, athletics, and biking. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 111 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Nanstallon Community Primary School
Overview
Nanstallon Community Primary School is described as a "caring school" where pupils enjoy attending and feel "well looked after." While attendance and behaviour meet the expected standard, the report identifies that the school "needs attention" in several key areas, including achievement, teaching, inclusion, and leadership. Leaders acknowledge that weaknesses in reading and writing have "persisted for too long" and are working to accelerate improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils attend regularly and arrive punctually, helped by a "strong sense of belonging" and effective monitoring by leaders.
- The early years curriculum is well-designed, with staff prioritising reading and teaching phonics "well" to build confidence.
- Staff create a "safe, respectful and positive environment" where bullying is not tolerated and pupils feel confident seeking help.
- Parents and staff value the "open and approachable culture," with staff feeling supported and morale described as "positive."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching is consistent and rigorous, as "inconsistencies in teaching persist" and tasks do not always match curriculum ambition.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) lacks rigour, with learning plans lacking "precise information" and staff not consistently adapting learning.
- Governors hold an "overly generous view" of the school’s effectiveness and must develop expertise to challenge leaders robustly on pupil achievement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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