Wadebridge Primary Academy
Wadebridge, PL27 6BL · Cornwall · primary school
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123rd 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 — 3.1/10 against 2,673 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| 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.
Wadebridge Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (3.1 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 373 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 specific enrichment opportunities are available to extend learning beyond the core curriculum? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Wadebridge Primary Academy
Overview
Wadebridge Primary Academy is described as a "friendly and supportive school" where pupils "work hard in lessons and achieve well." The report highlights a "calm and orderly" environment with high expectations for behaviour, noting that staff successfully develop pupils’ "confidence, self-esteem and resilience."
Strengths
- Pupils develop into "confident and fluent readers" through a "well-organised reading curriculum" and precise phonics teaching.
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that captures pupils’ interest, supported by teachers with "secure subject knowledge" who break learning into small steps.
- Staff maintain "strong relationships" with children, helping pupils of all ages to "feel safe and secure."
- The early years provision ensures children get off to a "strong start," becoming "confident learners" through tailored support.
- Trust leaders provide positive support that impacts staff "well-being and workload," while ensuring senior leaders’ actions make a necessary impact on education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have learning targets that are "specific and measurable" to accurately track progress.
- In foundation subjects, leaders need to ensure pupils are always clear about which subject they are learning so their "knowledge builds well over time" and they can link new learning to prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff possessing the necessary knowledge to identify risks and concerns being recorded and reported in line with leaders’ expectations.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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