North Petherwin School
Launceston, PL15 8NE · Cornwall · primary school
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187th 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 4,318 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Petherwin School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and swimming, attend outdoor learning trips, and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 69 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort?
What Ofsted said about North Petherwin School
Overview
North Petherwin School continues to be a good school, described as a “happy and inclusive” environment where pupils feel like part of an “extended family.” Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, fostering excellent conduct and harmonious relationships among students. The school offers a broad curriculum with strong support for special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring pupils make good progress.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” conduct and attitudes to learning, with “low-level disruption” being “extremely rare.”
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and effectively track understanding to “remedy gaps in pupils’ knowledge or any misconceptions quickly.”
- Reading is prioritised daily, with well-matched books and effective phonics teaching enabling pupils to become “fluent and confident readers.”
- The wider development of pupils is a strength, with children talking confidently about protected characteristics and engaging in diverse cultural experiences.
- Staff feel “well supported” by leaders, who value them and commit time to developing their subject knowledge.
Areas to improve
- In some curriculum areas, staff do not clearly set expectations for the quality of work, preventing pupils from using their work to revisit knowledge or demonstrate progress. Leaders should ensure pupils produce a “high standard of work across the curriculum.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising safety, ensuring regular staff training, and maintaining robust procedures for recruitment and reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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