Rosemellin Community Primary School
Camborne, TR14 8PG · Cornwall · primary school
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199th 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 — 2.8/10 against 2,364 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rosemellin Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the 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 (2.8 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in December 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 380 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 literacy? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Rosemellin Community Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a "nurturing culture" where pupils feel safe and behave well, but where academic achievement is currently below national expectations. While safeguarding standards are met and early years provision is strong, inconsistencies in teaching and gaps in foundational knowledge mean pupils are not yet secure in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Attendance and behaviour are at an "expected standard," with calm, purposeful classrooms and effective support for pupils’ needs.
- Early years provision is coherent, with staff providing "high-quality teaching and care" that helps children develop essential skills.
- Inclusion is strong, with leaders showing a "strong commitment to meet every child’s needs" and effectively supporting disadvantaged pupils.
- Personal development is broad, helping pupils appreciate the wider world and understand "fundamental British values."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching is high quality so all pupils secure foundational knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Leaders should support teachers to accurately identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge across curriculum subjects.
- Leaders and governors must ensure effective leadership at all levels to enable quicker progress and higher pupil achievement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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