Pensilva Primary School
Liskeard, PL14 5PG · Cornwall · primary school
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209th 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 — 0.0/10 against 2,784 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 14.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.02 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| 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.
Pensilva Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 14.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join an After School Golf Club and participate in Rapid Fire Cricket, Flotsam Dance, Athletics, and Badminton Skills. Trips include Forest School, visits to Truro Museum, Porthpean Outdoor Adventure Centre, and the County Show. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain engagement for pupils during the transition to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Pensilva Primary School
Overview
Pensilva Primary School is described as a "happy, thriving and improving school" where pupils feel safe and behave very well. While attendance and behaviour are rated at a "strong standard," pupil achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics currently "needs attention," with results remaining below the national average.
Strengths
- Attendance is "well above the national average," supported by "timely and impactful support" for families.
- Pupils "behave very well," showing respect, kindness, and independence, with bullying being rare.
- The curriculum is "clear and well‑ organised," with knowledge "logically sequenced" to help pupils build confidence.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they "enjoy everything that the school has to offer."
- Leaders have fostered a positive culture where staff feel supported and governors "check the school’s work carefully."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must raise achievement, specifically strengthening pupils’ number knowledge to help them "tackle unfamiliar mathematical problems."
- Teachers should ensure pupils receive "meaningful opportunities to produce extended pieces of writing across the curriculum," applying grammar and spelling skills.
- Leaders need to ensure teachers consider pupils' prior knowledge when planning activities so that "learning builds effectively on what pupils already know."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 14% |
| 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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