St Keverne Primary School
Helston, TR12 6NQ · Cornwall · primary school
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207th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.8/10 against 2,502 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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 Keverne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 53 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 plan to raise attainment from the current 43.0% to the national median of 64%? What specific actions are being taken following the 2024 'Requires improvement' inspection? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils' learning and wellbeing?
What Ofsted said about St Keverne Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school is "determined for all pupils to succeed" and is introducing changes to ensure the curriculum provides necessary knowledge and skills. While these actions are "beginning to make a difference," it is noted that "it is still early days" and the curriculum does not yet support pupils to build knowledge well enough across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils create a "calm and welcoming school community" where they feel "well-cared for, confident and safe."
- Early reading is a priority; children develop phonic knowledge from the start and receive quick support if they fall behind, becoming "fluent and confident readers."
- Teaching in mathematics and physical education has successfully impacted learning, with pupils retaining knowledge and transferring skills across different sports.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "precise and well-targeted."
- The Reception curriculum is "more established," with staff using resources well to encourage independence and curiosity.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum for subjects in the wider curriculum is "not implemented well enough," meaning pupils do not gain the knowledge needed to progress well.
- The school lacks a "fully accurate view of the effectiveness of their actions" regarding new curriculum design.
- Staff do not "check pupils’ understanding well enough" to identify and address misconceptions.
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 | 8% |
| 2023/24 | 14% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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