Boscastle Community Primary School
65%
Capacity
51
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Boscastle Community Primary School
Boscastle Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 51 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Boscastle Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sara Haden, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6438th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 78th out of 208 in Cornwall.
Boscastle Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 11 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
Boscastle Community Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Boscastle Community Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Athletics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Coding, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, Boscastle Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Fore Street, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0AU |
| Headteacher | Sara Haden |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 51 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.5% |
| School Capacity | 51 / 79 (65% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6438th of 13,686
Nationally
599th of 1,469
In South West
78th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
64%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fore Street, Boscastle
Cornwall, PL35 0AU
Journey to School
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