St Francis CofE Primary School
Falmouth, TR11 4SU · Cornwall · primary school
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198th 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 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Francis CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in May 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 396 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the areas identified in the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Francis CofE Primary School
Overview
St Francis CofE Primary School has stabilised following a period of "staffing and leadership instability," with leaders taking effective action to rebuild relationships with parents and improve teaching quality. The report highlights that pupils "typically learn the curriculum well" and attendance is consistently high, though some parents retain concerns regarding behaviour and the speed of addressing bullying.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated at a "Strong standard," with children getting off to a "highly positive start" and receiving effective support for communication and language needs.
- Leaders have successfully improved the curriculum in English and mathematics, ensuring pupils build knowledge "more securely" and gain accuracy in writing.
- Attendance is "consistently high and remains above the national average," supported by effective communication with families and external agencies.
- Staff receive valuable training to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), creating inclusive classrooms where pupils "learn successfully."
- Pupils benefit from a broad personal development programme, including trips that "prepare pupils well for life in modern Britain."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff "consistently uphold high expectations for behaviour" and address remaining concerns about bullying "promptly and effectively."
- The school should continue to strengthen relationships with parents, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly to support "effective partnership working."
- Leaders need to further develop staff expertise in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND so that curriculum and support are "consistently matched well" to what pupils know.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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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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