Stithians Community Primary School
Truro, TR3 7DH · Cornwall · primary school
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132nd 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 4,247 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.0/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stithians Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 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 to close the gap between the 48.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Stithians Community Primary School
Overview
Stithians Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm, nurturing and happy place" where pupils are proud and feel included. The recently appointed headteacher has decisively rebuilt community trust and prioritised key improvements, particularly in phonics and parental engagement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind and courteous," with bullying being rare and incidents resolved quickly by trusted adults.
- Leaders have created a "well sequenced" curriculum that sparks enthusiasm, with teachers presenting concepts clearly in core subjects.
- Phonics teaching has gained "much-needed rigour and consistency," ensuring younger pupils receive well-matched books and targeted support.
- Staff effectively meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the full curriculum.
- Parents appreciate improved communication and the leaders’ "open door" policy, which has strengthened relationships.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure assessment is used effectively in all subjects so that teaching builds on pupils’ knowledge and they are "challenged to know more."
- Curriculum planning in some wider subjects lacks precise identification of knowledge steps, meaning pupils do not consistently "deepen their knowledge" across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust, timely, and detailed records following the swift resolution of previous inconsistencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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