St Wenn School
Bodmin, PL30 5PS · Cornwall · primary school
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149th 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| 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 Wenn School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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 July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 pupils against a stated capacity of 77. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment to the national median? How does the school support pupils who are currently below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Wenn School
Overview
St Wenn School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "caring, close-knit community" where pupils feel like family. Leaders and governors are described as "ambitious" and have successfully addressed previous issues, resulting in improved behaviour and a well-developed curriculum. Most pupils progress well, acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils treat each other and adults with respect, and bullying is not considered an issue.
- Staff are "highly skilled" in teaching phonics, ensuring pupils develop "very secure knowledge" of sounds and become confident readers and spellers.
- The mathematics curriculum is "carefully designed," allowing pupils to build strong number knowledge and receive effective support when needed.
- History teaching has improved significantly, with pupils enthusiastically remembering key facts and concepts.
- Staff feel "valued and well cared for," with workload managed effectively by the new headteacher.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all pupils regularly experience high-quality books being read aloud to develop a love of reading.
- Staff must ensure the curriculum pace allows all pupils time to remember and recall important information in subjects beyond reading and mathematics.
- Governors must clarify their expectations and closely monitor the quality of provision to improve their oversight of the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with appropriate checks on staff and systems in place to record and follow up concerns immediately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 22% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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