St Breward Community Primary School
Bodmin, PL30 4LX · Cornwall · primary school
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218th 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 — 0.0/10 against 2,919 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 14.0 · 0 | 62% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Breward Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 14.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a 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 (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Multi-Sports, Arts & Crafts, Gardening, and Rounder clubs, visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 34 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Breward Community Primary School
Overview
St Breward Community Primary School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive village school" where pupils "love to attend." Following a period of instability, the school is now "stable, with a clear sense of direction" and has successfully addressed previous areas for improvement. Pupils demonstrate strong character development, benefiting from "rich experiences" such as outdoor learning and residential trips.
Strengths
- "Warm and caring relationships" between staff and pupils create a "strong sense of belonging."
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, allowing pupils in mixed-aged classes to build knowledge in a "sensible order."
- Staff provide "bespoke support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they learn well alongside peers.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils learning about safety, holding positions of responsibility, and contributing to school life.
- Trustees and the trust offer "meaningful challenge and support," keeping children’s needs at the heart of decision-making.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff have the expertise to help pupils "develop and secure the core foundations of writing," as some lack sufficient opportunity to apply grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- In subjects with newer curricula, the school must address "gaps in their knowledge from a legacy of weaker learning in the past" to help pupils build new knowledge securely.
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 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 14% |
| 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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