Stratton Primary School
Bude, EX23 9AP · Cornwall · primary school
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141st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.4/10 against 2,863 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stratton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 5.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 340 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress?
What Ofsted said about Stratton Primary School
Overview
Stratton Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "friendly and inclusive" where pupils "enjoy school, feel safe and have adults they can speak to with any worries." The report highlights a "varied and ambitious curriculum" and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, though it notes that attendance remains below national averages.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from the "kindness shown to them by staff" and develop independence through carefully planned residential trips and local excursions.
- Subject leaders have "carefully planned what pupils will learn," with teachers demonstrating "secure subject knowledge" and improved progress in writing.
- Phonics is "delivered consistently well," leading to improving reading achievement, supported by a "well-resourced, inviting library."
- The school "effectively supports" pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities through appropriate adjustments and staff training.
- Pupils learn a "broad and interesting personal development curriculum," including vital lessons on online safety and water safety.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not consistently check pupils' understanding, meaning "misconceptions or gaps in knowledge are not immediately identified and so persist."
- A minority of pupils have low attendance, causing them to "miss vital parts of their education and develop gaps in their knowledge."
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 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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