Trythall Community Primary School
Penzance, TR20 8XR · Cornwall · primary school
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5th 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 — 10.0/10 against 4,185 of them, against 10.0/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trythall Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 38.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 72 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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
With the last inspection in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Trythall Community Primary School
Overview
Trythall Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “friendly and welcoming” with a strong focus on pupils becoming “kind, confident and responsible citizens.” Leaders maintain high expectations for conduct, resulting in rare disruption, while pupils demonstrate a “strong voice” through active participation in the school council. The curriculum is ambitious, offering diverse learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and talk enthusiastically about school life,” enjoying termly projects and developing resilience.
- Subject leaders have “considered thoughtfully the knowledge” pupils need, linking it carefully to overarching projects and addressing post-pandemic gaps, particularly in mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” because staff know their needs well and regularly review plans with parents.
- Early years provision is “well-planned,” with staff using “modelled talk” to encourage independence and children playing happily in the outdoor space.
- The ‘life skills’ curriculum effectively supports personal development, helping pupils learn about healthy relationships and fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not have “sufficient opportunities to consolidate the knowledge they have learned,” meaning they do not always develop a secure understanding.
- A minority of parents feel that staff do not communicate key messages or respond to enquiries in a “clear and timely way,” leaving some without necessary information.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff recognising worrying changes in pupils’ demeanour quickly and leaders completing suitable checks on adults.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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