St Neot Community Primary School
Liskeard, PL14 6NL · Cornwall · primary school
Check the area around this school
157th 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 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 3.2/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Neot Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, hockey, netball, and Activity Blast clubs, alongside sports such as basketball, dance, gymnastics, rugby, tennis, and athletics. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 53% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Neot Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in a “nurturing environment” that is “central to village life,” fostering strong community ties and personal well-being. The school delivers a “broad curriculum” with effective support for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they are “fully included in all aspects of school life.” While most pupils leave well-prepared for the next stage of education, inconsistencies in teaching strategies and assessment hinder some from deepening their knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “good levels of self-discipline and motivation,” working hard and taking pride in their work.
- Reading is taught effectively, with books “well matched to the sounds that they know” to develop fluency.
- Staff feel “valued by leaders and governors,” benefiting from recognition of workload and well-being.
- Governors provide “strategic oversight” and gather “rich information” to monitor school development.
- The curriculum includes “well-considered enrichment opportunities” that bring learning to life for all pupils.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff have the “teaching expertise they need to implement all subject curriculums as intended” so pupils secure knowledge in the long term.
- Assessment in some subjects is not used consistently to identify gaps, meaning pupils do not always “deepen their knowledge and reasoning as well as they could.”
- Leaders recognise that action to reduce persistent absence is “not reducing as fast as leaders intend.”
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of PL14 6NL, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT