Probus Primary School
Truro, TR2 4LE · Cornwall · primary school
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62nd 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 4,318 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Probus Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sewing, Science, Rambling, Art and Gardening clubs, or take part in cross country, netball, sailing, athletics, orienteering, football and dance choreography. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 230. 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 sailing club?
What Ofsted said about Probus Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils enjoy school and achieve well in English and mathematics, the report highlights significant inconsistencies in the wider curriculum and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and proud to be part of the Probus community” and typically behave positively.
- Reading is “central to the school’s work,” with staff effectively helping pupils become “confident, fluent readers.”
- In mathematics, pupils “learn new knowledge well” and successfully apply it to reasoning problems.
- The school offers a “strong personal development offer” that promotes diversity and prepares pupils for life in modern Britain.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” and bullying is dealt with promptly.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in wider subjects often give tasks that are “not of high quality,” preventing pupils from securing a “deep understanding of concepts.”
- Assessment in the wider curriculum is not rigorous enough; teachers do not effectively check for knowledge gaps or adapt future learning.
- Oversight of SEND provision is insufficient, with the school failing to “carefully check the impact of its support” for these pupils.
- Some staff and parents feel their concerns are not addressed properly, affecting stakeholder confidence and relationships.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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