Warbstow Primary Academy
Launceston, PL15 8UP · Cornwall · primary school
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167th 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 — 2.8/10 against 2,863 of them, against 3.0/10 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) 2023/24 | 40.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warbstow Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. 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 (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 64 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the current year group? How does the school monitor progress for pupils with similar backgrounds to the national average?
What Ofsted said about Warbstow Primary Academy
Overview
Warbstow Primary Academy is a calm and purposeful school where pupils feel happy, safe, and confident. The report highlights a broad and ambitious ‘curious curriculum’ that fosters curiosity and strong relationships between staff and pupils. Leaders have driven rapid improvements since the previous inspection, resulting in high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes towards their learning" and treat others with courtesy, contributing to a "calm and purposeful" environment.
- The school prioritises early reading through an "effective delivery" of phonics, ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers".
- Pupils build mathematical knowledge well, with teachers providing regular opportunities to practise skills and check understanding.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious", reflecting pride in local heritage while remaining "outward looking", including links with a partner school in Uganda.
- Leaders offer "strong support and challenge", managing staff workload effectively while ensuring most pupils attend regularly.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, assessment systems are not well developed, meaning teaching is not adjusted to help pupils "secure or extend their learning".
- Pupils do not all consistently benefit from leadership experiences beyond the classroom, limiting their development of character and understanding of societal contribution.
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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