Parc Eglos School
Helston, TR13 8UP · Cornwall · primary school
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201st 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 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parc Eglos School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 398 pupils against a stated capacity of 476. 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 leadership team plan to address the "Requires improvement" rating in the coming year? What support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Parc Eglos School
Overview
The report states that while the school is "ambitious for all pupils" and early years provision is effective, "in many areas of the curriculum pupils do not learn well." New leadership is beginning to have an impact, but inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and staff subject knowledge hinder progress.
Strengths
- "Pupils are safe and happy in school" with "positive" relationships and a "calm and orderly" environment.
- Early years provision is strong, where children "build essential knowledge and skills well" and leave "ready for Year 1".
- Reading is a strength; the school "skilfully uses a systematic phonics programme" and children "become confident readers".
- Personal development is praised, with pupils showing "maturity and confidence" and understanding "equality" and "online safety".
- Pupils achieve well in national tests for reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of key stage 2.
Areas to improve
- Staff must receive guidance to develop "subject knowledge" as current gaps hinder pupils from securing important knowledge.
- Subject leaders must "monitor the effectiveness of the curriculum" consistently to understand its impact on learning.
- Individual targets for pupils with SEND need to be more "precise" to ensure adaptations are effective and progress is measurable.
- Leaders must improve "effective communication with all parents" to ensure they understand school changes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with an "established culture of safeguarding," though record-keeping processes were initially not rigorous enough before being resolved during the inspection.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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.
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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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