Callington Primary School
89%
Capacity
375
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Callington Primary School
Callington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 375 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Callington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Antony Fugill, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10277th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 146th out of 208 in Cornwall.
Callington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 38 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Callington Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Dance, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, Callington 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 24 Saltash Road, CALLINGTON, Cornwall, PL17 7EF |
| Headteacher | Antony Fugill |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 375 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.1% |
| School Capacity | 375 / 420 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10277th of 13,686
Nationally
1006th of 1,469
In South West
146th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
52%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 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
24 Saltash Road, CALLINGTON
Cornwall, PL17 7EF
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