Perranporth Community Primary School
Perranporth, TR6 0EU · Cornwall · primary school
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19th 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 — 8.9/10 against 4,023 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Perranporth Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join The Lighthouse Club, play netball, hockey, tennis, and participate in dance, gymnastics, and striking and fielding. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities does The Lighthouse Club offer during the term?
What Ofsted said about Perranporth Community Primary School
Overview
Perranporth Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm and vibrant environment" where pupils feel well cared for. Leaders provide "quietly determined and intelligent leadership," ensuring high-quality outcomes in core subjects and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "enthusiasm for their learning" and behave well, with bullying not being an issue.
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced," with strong connections to local history through the GREEN curriculum.
- Reading is prioritised from the early years, with staff working closely with parents to ensure children get off to a "flying start."
- Pupils with SEND "thrive" due to early identification of needs and precisely matched support.
- There is a "highly positive relationship with parents," all of whom would recommend the school.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some wider subjects is "not as developed or well-embedded as others," meaning pupils do not make the same strong progress as in English and Maths.
- The trust should ensure it continues to embed and review the wider curriculum so that pupils learn well across it.
Safeguarding
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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