St Cleer Primary Academy
Liskeard, PL14 5EA · Cornwall · primary school
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97th 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 4,083 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Cleer Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Science Club, Yoga Club, GLEE, and alternative sports, alongside running and cross-country activities. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 267. 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 not yet reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the areas highlighted by the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Cleer Primary Academy
Overview
St Cleer Primary Academy is a school where pupils are "happy at school" and "enjoy their learning across the curriculum." The report highlights a "strong sense of community" and notes that staff are "aspirational for pupils’ futures," with school values woven through all areas of life. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with effective leadership and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils learn an "ambitious curriculum" and achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics.
- The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, ensuring they "make good progress."
- Staff are "well trained" in phonics, helping pupils become "fluent and confident readers."
- Early years provision is effective, with children settling in quickly and learning in a "vibrant indoor and outdoor environment."
- The personal development programme is "well planned," helping pupils understand safety and "Cornish traditions."
Areas to improve
- The school lacks "sufficient oversight of pupils’ participation in extra-curricular or enrichment activities," meaning it does not know which disadvantaged pupils are missing out.
- A "small minority of older pupils" do not consistently demonstrate positive attitudes, occasionally disrupting learning.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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