Roskear Primary & Nursery School
Camborne, TR14 8DJ · Cornwall · primary school
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91st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.9/10 against 1,958 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Roskear Primary & Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Boccia, Goal-ball, Tchoukball, and curling, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 404 pupils against a stated capacity of 410. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Roskear Primary & Nursery School
Overview
Roskear Primary and Nursery School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a community-focused school where pupils thrive, feel safe, and are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Leadership demonstrates an unrelenting focus on improving outcomes, with particular success in raising aspirations and supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils make strong progress through the curriculum and attain well, despite many starting with limited language skills.
- Early reading is prioritised and effective, with children rapidly learning sounds and becoming strong readers who love books.
- The mathematics curriculum is well organised, helping pupils grasp key number facts and solve complex problems skilfully.
- The school is highly effective in providing for pupils with SEND, using tools like the ‘neurodevelopmental toolkit’ to meet needs early.
- Pupils’ personal development is excellent, with a well-rounded understanding of diversity and their role in the community.
Areas to improve
- Staff expectations of pupils’ handwriting and letter formation are not high enough, limiting the quality of written work.
- The school should raise expectations of pupils’ early writing so they can write fluently and with greater effectiveness.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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
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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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