St Erth Community Primary School
Hayle, TR27 6HN · Cornwall · primary school
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69th 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 — 6.3/10 against 3,211 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Erth Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Eco Club and Art and crafts clubs, perform in productions like *Alice in Wonderland* and *Aladdin*, and visit sites including St Michael's Mount, Geevor Tin Mine, and Bristol. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need help settling into the after-school club? How do teachers use the field trips to reinforce the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Erth Community Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Erth Community Primary School remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it could achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted. The school is described as a place where pupils ‘excel’ and are ‘happy, safe and supported to be the best they can be’. Staff demonstrate ‘relentless’ ambition, fostering a culture where pupils ‘love to learn’ and maintain high attendance.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to ‘build their knowledge securely’ and make ‘excellent progress’.
- Teaching strategies, including the ‘ready, reflect, review’ approach, help pupils secure knowledge into long-term memory with ease.
- Reading is a high priority; pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers quickly’, reflected in high phonics screening success.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from ‘ambitious learning plans’ and progress well alongside peers.
- The ‘wider offer’ is central to school life, providing enriching experiences such as visits to Tate St Ives and participation in trust music showcases.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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