St Teath Community Primary School
Bodmin, PL30 3JX · Cornwall · primary school
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172nd 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 3,905 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| 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 Teath Community 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 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sign Language, Art, Cookery, Lego, and Sketching clubs, or play KS1 and KS2 cricket. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 145 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast or after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about St Teath Community Primary School
Overview
St Teath Community Primary School is described as having a "strong family feel" where pupils behave well and support one another. The report highlights that the school has secured "significant improvements" since the last inspection, with a coherent curriculum that successfully integrates local heritage and prepares pupils for life in modern Britain. However, the early years provision requires improvement, particularly regarding the specific knowledge planned for pre-school children.
Strengths
- Pupils’ "personal development is paramount," with staff knowing pupils individually to identify barriers to learning and support those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is "rich" and "ambitious," with improvements in mathematics leading to pupils being "skilled at using mathematical vocabulary to reason and solve problems."
- Phonics teaching is effective, ensuring "almost all pupils learn to read with accuracy and fluency," while those who struggle receive expert support.
- Staff are valued and benefit from professional development within the trust, with a culture committed to "continual improvement."
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum lacks "granular knowledge" for two, three, and four-year-olds, making it difficult for staff to track progress; the school must refine this to establish "secure foundations for future learning."
- The school has not consistently identified the most effective teaching methods, meaning some staff lack the necessary pedagogical knowledge; the school must improve staff’s "pedagogical understanding" so all pupils learn well.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective" and that the culture of safeguarding at the school is "secure."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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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