Grampound Road Village CofE School
74%
Capacity
104
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Grampound Road Village CofE School
Grampound Road Village CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 104 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Grampound Road Village CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Kennedy, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1552nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 208 in Cornwall.
Grampound Road Village CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 12 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
Grampound Road Village CofE School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Grampound Road Village CofE School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, Grampound Road Village CofE 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | South Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4DY |
| Headteacher | Sarah Kennedy |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 104 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.3% |
| School Capacity | 104 / 140 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1552nd of 13,686
Nationally
133rd of 1,469
In South West
13th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
27%
'23/24
80%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
South Street, Truro
Cornwall, TR2 4DY
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