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Germoe Community Primary School

Cornwall, TR20 9QYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#9,513
of 13,686 nationally

About Germoe Community Primary School

Germoe Community Primary School is a small state primary in Cornwall, currently home to 80 pupils against a capacity of 85, so it is running close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22. 5%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 25 applications for just 10 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 5. All 10 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first have a realistic chance of getting in. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision available. Headteacher Paula Blackburn leads a team that has maintained a Good rating from Ofsted across two inspections, the most recent in 2023.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGermoe Lane, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9QY
HeadteacherPaula Blackburn
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils80
Free School Meals (FSM)22.5%
School Capacity80 / 85 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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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, 21 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Germoe Community Primary School

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