St Mawes Primary School
Truro, TR2 5BP · Cornwall · primary school
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176th 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 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 Mawes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Go Active Club, participate in dance, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 24 pupils against a stated capacity of 51. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Go Active Club? How does the small pupil number affect the range of peer interactions?
What Ofsted said about St Mawes Primary School
Overview
St Mawes Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a "small but vibrant place" where pupils feel safe, behave exceptionally well, and are proud of their community role. Staff demonstrate a commendable commitment to pupils, fostering a positive working environment that allows children to flourish.
Strengths
- Pupils "love their school" and exhibit exceptional behaviour, with a strong sense that bullying "would not be tolerated."
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with a "systematic phonics programme" ensuring children become "confident and fluent readers."
- Mathematics teaching supports fluency, helping pupils recall multiplication tables with ease and show "confidence and speed in their arithmetic."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" through personalised targets and quick action by staff.
- The school develops "positive links with local businesses," offering unique experiences such as sailing lessons and cookery classes.
Areas to improve
- In the wider curriculum, the school has not outlined in sufficient detail the knowledge pupils need to learn or how it builds over time.
- Consequently, pupils find it difficult to recall learning in these subjects, and the school must ensure core knowledge and assessment are "carefully considered in every subject."
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 | 14% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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