St Levan Primary School
Penzance, TR19 6HD · Cornwall · primary school
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15th 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 — 9.1/10 against 4,298 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| 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 Levan Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and attend Forest School trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 37 pupils against a stated capacity of 42. 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 Forest School trip integrate with the daily curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths? How does the School Council influence decisions that affect the whole class?
What Ofsted said about St Levan Primary School
Overview
St Levan Primary School is described as a “happy and inclusive” environment where pupils are “polite and respectful.” The report highlights that the school is “determined for all pupils to succeed” and that staff maintain “high aspirations” for every child. Parents are “overwhelmingly supportive” of the care provided, with one describing the school as “unique and magical.”
Strengths
- Personal development is rated “Outstanding,” with the school going “above and beyond” to offer diverse opportunities like clubs, trips, and community activities such as beach cleans.
- The curriculum is “ambitious,” particularly in mathematics where knowledge is “sequenced progressively” to help pupils deepen their understanding.
- Reading is a “high priority,” supported by staff expertise in phonics and a strong culture where pupils take ownership, such as running the “Mini world of stories” shed.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn successfully alongside peers, supported by “precise” targets and staff who know their individual needs.
- Staff appreciate support for their workload and well-being, while governors have an “accurate view” of the school and monitor it effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a “small minority of subjects,” the precise knowledge pupils need to learn lacks precision, making it harder for some to build knowledge securely. The school must identify this knowledge across all subjects from early years to Year 6.
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 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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