Cardinham School
About Cardinham School
Cardinham School is a small primary in Cornwall that clearly appeals to local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 21 applications for just 8 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.63. All 7 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, but with more than two children competing for every place overall, it is a school where getting in is far from guaranteed. The school is at full capacity with 84 pupils, and its popularity is backed up by strong parent sentiment. While the school does not publish a formal parent-view survey, the combination of high demand and a Good Ofsted rating suggests a positive reputation in the community. The headteacher, Matthew Larcombe, leads a mixed-gender, non-religious primary that also offers nursery provision for children from age 2, making it a practical choice for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Latest monitoring visit (21 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:10
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:00
Source: cardinhamschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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