Portreath Community Primary School
Redruth, TR16 4LU · Cornwall · primary school
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12th 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 — 9.4/10 against 4,240 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Portreath Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 33.0% 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 (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 pupils against a stated capacity of 147. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating while managing increased pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about Portreath Community Primary School
Overview
Portreath Community Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a vibrant environment where pupils are “courageous, creative and curious,” benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and strong relationships. Leaders have refined the curriculum as the school moves towards single year group classes, ensuring pupils are well prepared for life beyond primary school.
Strengths
- Pupils are “vibrant, confident, self-assured individuals” who are highly motivated and meet high expectations.
- The “highly effective curriculum design” supports learning from Reception, enabling pupils to make connections across subjects and achieve highly.
- Reading is delivered skilfully, with a “book to hook” strategy promoting pleasure and fluency, supported by a successful phonics programme.
- The school provides “effective and targeted support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with quick identification of needs.
- Staff well-being is valued, and the local governance committee provides “strong support and appropriate challenge.”
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the refined curriculum is “not as securely embedded” as in others, meaning pupils’ knowledge and recall are not as deep or connected.
- The school should ensure further work to fully establish the successful curriculum model from other subject areas supports pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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