St Issey Church of England Primary School
Wadebridge, PL27 7RN · Cornwall · primary school
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27th 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 — 8.6/10 against 3,161 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Issey Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 124 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a pupil population that exceeds its physical capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Issey Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy, finding learning interesting and taking pride in their achievements. Leaders have designed a curriculum that helps all pupils learn well, with staff providing attentive support for individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school fosters respectful relationships and high expectations, ensuring pupils feel safe and behave well.
Strengths
- Staff support pupils’ individual needs well, working closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure all pupils can thrive.
- The youngest children get off to a strong start, with Nursery staff providing resources and activities that meet their needs.
- Staff prioritise reading, ensuring pupils read books closely matched to their known sounds and receive extra support if they fall behind.
- Leaders provide a wide range of carefully planned activities to broaden pupils’ experiences, including visits to locations contrasting the local area.
- Governors have an accurate understanding of the school and challenge and support school leaders effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the important knowledge all pupils should know and by when, leading to gaps in learning.
- Leaders have not identified with enough precision what they want pupils to know in areas such as health, relationships and diversity, making it hard for some pupils to explain and remember their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to report concerns without delay and leaders responding effectively to any issues raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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