St Minver School
Wadebridge, PL27 6QD · Cornwall · primary school
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88th 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 4,299 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Minver School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 175 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress between the 2023 inspection and now?
What Ofsted said about St Minver School
Overview
St Minver School continues to be a good school, described by pupils as a "friendly place to learn" where everyone "looks out for each other." Leaders hold an accurate view of the school and are ambitious for all pupils, ensuring the curriculum is continually improved. The school fosters strong relationships and high expectations, resulting in pupils who are proud of their school values and make a positive contribution to the community.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "particularly positive attitudes to their learning" and respond well to staff expectations, with lessons described as "interesting and fun."
- Reading provision is effective; children begin learning sounds in Reception and "learn to read successfully and love being able to read independently from a very young age."
- Mathematics curriculum is "well considered" with knowledge "sequenced carefully," helping pupils become "confident mathematicians" who show increasing confidence in problem-solving.
- Early years provision is effective, allowing children to make a "flying start to their education" through well-adapted indoor and outdoor learning areas.
- Pupils’ wider development is promoted "exceptionally well," preparing them for life in modern Britain through explicit teaching of diversity, democracy, and the rule of law.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, there is not enough focus on ensuring pupils remember important curriculum content over time, meaning they do not develop a "deep understanding of the subject."
- Leaders need to support teachers to be confident and develop the expertise required to deliver the curriculum successfully, particularly in areas like history where pupils are less secure in using evidence.
- Communication with parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) needs strengthening, as some feel it is "not always clear."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust safer recruitment processes and staff who know pupils well enough to identify those needing extra support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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