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Darite Primary Academy

Cornwall, PL14 5JHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,790
of 13,686 nationally

About Darite Primary Academy

Darite Primary Academy sits in the top 50 of primary schools in Cornwall, and its headline Key Stage 2 results put it well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 academic year, 71% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Cornwall average of 58%. That gap of 13 percentage points is significant for a small rural school, and it places Darite 42nd out of 208 primaries in the county. The school also performs strongly on individual subjects: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in both maths and writing, and average scaled scores of 108 in maths and 106 in reading are comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. While the proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects sits at 14%, the school’s overall academic profile is clearly ahead of the typical Cornwall primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDarite, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5JH
HeadteacherTom Whipps
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils39
Free School Meals (FSM)10.3%
School Capacity39 / 84 (46% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomArt StudiosDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisGymnasticsFootballSwimmingDanceAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental Health

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darite Primary Academy

Darite Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.