St Tudy CofE Primary School
Bodmin, PL30 3NH · Cornwall · primary school
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85th 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Tudy CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 34 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 results and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the lower-performing subjects? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the lower performance in similar-intake comparisons?
What Ofsted said about St Tudy CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “polite, respectful and courteous,” taking pride in their school and demonstrating a strong sense of community. The report highlights that the school has “improved the quality of education since the previous inspection,” with high expectations for learning across the curriculum. Leaders and staff are supported by the trust to deliver an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for future learning.
Strengths
- Pupils show “positive attitudes to their learning” and “kind” behaviour, managing conflicts well.
- The curriculum is “sequenced across subjects,” helping pupils build knowledge from Reception to Year 6.
- Early reading is a priority, with effective phonics assessment and books “well-matched to the sounds they know.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “precise targeted support” to learn alongside peers.
- Staff feel “well supported” by the school and trust, with regular guidance from subject experts.
Areas to improve
- Some staff lack the “depth of subject knowledge needed to deliver the curriculum in all subjects effectively,” leading to gaps in pupil knowledge.
- In a minority of subjects, “repeated errors in their writing that go unaddressed” cause pupils to embed misconceptions.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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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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