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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

Cornwall, PL25 3DTPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#7,626
of 13,686 nationally

About Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is a state primary in Cornwall, a local authority where only eight out of 235 similar schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself is rated Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2018. In Cornwall’s primary rankings, it sits at 98th out of 208 schools, placing it just inside the top half of the county. Its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is Sandy Hill Academy, about a kilometre away, while the top-performing peers in the area include Calstock Community Primary School, Landewednack Community Primary School, and St Buryan Primary School. With a capacity of 315 and 288 pupils on roll, the school is not yet full, but it is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 62 applications for 28 places, with all 28 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.21, suggesting strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3DT
HeadteacherStewart Gynn
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils288
Free School Meals (FSM)20.4%
School Capacity288 / 315 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceAthleticsFootballGymnasticsRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.