Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
97%
Capacity
423
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 423 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 436 places).
Ofsted has rated Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Giblett, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7362nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 93rd out of 208 in Cornwall.
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 59 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bodmin Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1BN |
| Headteacher | Helen Giblett |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 423 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.0% |
| School Capacity | 423 / 436 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7362nd of 13,686
Nationally
698th of 1,469
In South West
93rd of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
104
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
61 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bodmin Road, Truro
Cornwall, TR1 1BN
Journey to School
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