Werrington Community Primary School
Launceston, PL15 8TN · Cornwall · primary school
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197th 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 — 0.1/10 against 1,647 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 18.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Werrington Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 18.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and swimming, attend outdoor learning trips, and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 62 pupils against a stated capacity of 60. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Werrington Community Primary School
Overview
Werrington Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and inclusive community school" with a distinct "family feel." Pupils generally behave well in a "calm and orderly" environment, benefiting from a broad curriculum and strong support for reading and special educational needs.
Strengths
- The school fosters a positive atmosphere where "everyone knows and cares for one another," and pupils "respect any differences between them."
- Leaders prioritise reading with a "well planned" approach to phonics, ensuring pupils "become fluent readers" and enjoy reading regularly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included in school life," following the same broad curriculum as their peers with "skilful support."
- Staff feel "supported" by leaders who consider workload and well-being, while governors "challenge leaders effectively" to drive priorities forward.
- The new ’sensory garden’ provides a quiet space for pupils to "socialise and engage with nature."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "securely and consistently embedded across the school," particularly in subjects like history where pupils lack a "deep understanding of the subject over time."
- Leaders should ensure all staff "consistently apply the behaviour policy" to address low-level disruption caused by a few pupils with less positive attitudes to learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "culture of vigilance" among staff who are trained to identify risks and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 0% |
| 2024/25 | 18% |
| 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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