St Columb Major Academy
St Columb, TR9 6RW · Cornwall · primary school
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71st 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 — 6.5/10 against 2,439 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| 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 Columb Major Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% 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 February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 300 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School trips? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Columb Major Academy
Overview
St Columb Major Academy is described as a place where pupils are "confident and inquisitive learners" who feel valued and safe. The report highlights an "inclusive ethos" and strong personal development, with parents praising recent positive changes and the school’s supportive environment.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe," with bullying being rare and trusted adults readily available to support them.
- Reading is "central to pupils’ education," with staff delivering phonics effectively and pupils becoming "confident and fluent readers."
- Teachers provide precise support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "experience success."
- Behaviour is strong, with staff maintaining "clear and consistent expectations" that pupils strive to meet.
- Leaders offer extensive extra-curricular opportunities, enabling all pupils to participate in activities such as residential visits and representing the school in music and sport.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers "do not have the depth of subject knowledge they need" and lack the expertise to "sequence learning effectively."
- Leaders must ensure all teachers possess the necessary subject knowledge to help pupils "build knowledge well" and retain learning over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "vigilant for the signs that a pupil may be at risk" and leaders taking swift action to support vulnerable families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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