Gerrans School

About Gerrans School

Gerrans School, a small state primary in Cornwall, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, confirmed in its most recent ungraded inspection in June 2024. The school’s key academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stands at 56%. This is very close to the Cornwall local authority average of 58%, placing the school in a solidly middle position. In the local rankings, Gerrans sits 124th out of 208 primary schools in Cornwall, and 877th out of 1,469 in the South West region. While no pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, the school’s average scores in reading (103) and maths (102) are both above the national baseline of 100, suggesting a steady, if not exceptional, level of attainment.

Looking more closely at the breakdown, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in maths and writing individually, while 56% did so in reading. The school’s ranking score of 56 places it in the bottom half nationally, though this is a broad measure. Compared with its previous graded inspection in 2013, when the school was also rated Good, the overall picture is one of consistency rather than dramatic improvement. The school has a very small cohort of just 76 pupils, which means individual results can have an outsized impact on percentages. With 9.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a slightly less affluent intake than some local peers, yet its outcomes are in line with the county average. For parents focused on academic attainment, Gerrans offers a dependable, middle-of-the-road performance within a small, community-focused setting.

The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 10 applications for just 5 places and all first-preference applicants receiving offers, giving a ratio of 2:1. Facilities include an outdoor playground, forest school area, music rooms, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports provision is broad for a small school, covering cross country, netball, tennis, athletics, swimming, rounders and cricket, while clubs include drama, book club, choir, eco club, gardening and art club. SEND support is available for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With nursery provision on site and no sixth form, this is a school for families seeking a full primary journey from age 3 to 11. Its small size and consistent Ofsted ratings, combined with average academic results, make it a solid choice for local families who value a community-focused setting over high-stakes academic pressure.

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