Padstow School
Padstow, PL28 8EX · Cornwall · primary school
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39th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 1,814 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Padstow School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 157 pupils against a stated capacity of 234. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the choir?
What Ofsted said about Padstow School
Overview
Padstow School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and proud" and staff maintain "positive relationships" that foster confidence. The report highlights that the school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with a curriculum that is now well-sequenced in core subjects and strong support for early years and pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils display "positive attitudes to their learning" within a "nurturing learning environment" where they feel confident to share ideas.
- The school has prioritised reading, with a phonics programme that is "taught well" and books matched to pupils’ known sounds to build fluency.
- Children in the early years "get off to a strong start" thanks to an ambitious curriculum that prioritises language development and curiosity.
- Staff receive effective training from the trust, and subject leaders have a "clear understanding" of how well pupils are learning in core areas.
- Pupils have a "clear understanding of equality" and are taught how to keep themselves safe both online and in the wider world.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is "not as well developed as others," meaning pupils do not yet build their knowledge securely across the entire curriculum.
- Assessment lacks precision in some areas, leading to "gaps in their knowledge" that make it difficult for pupils to build on what they know over time.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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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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