Mithian School

About Mithian School

Mithian School is a small state primary in Cornwall that sends a strong signal to parents through its admissions data. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 46 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 6.57. That means nearly seven families applied for every available spot, and of the 6 first-preference applications received, all 6 were offered places. This level of demand suggests the school has a solid reputation among local families, even though the school does not publish a parent-view survey percentage. With only 85 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, the school is not at full capacity, yet the oversubscription indicates that its appeal is concentrated among those who prioritise it as their first choice. The headteacher is Evey Evison, and the school is non-religious, co-educational, and serves children aged 4 to 11.

Academically, Mithian School performs above the local authority average in key stage 2 outcomes. In the 2023/24 results, 65% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Cornwall LA average of 58%. The school’s ranking in the LA is 72nd out of 208 primary schools, placing it in the top 35% locally, and nationally it sits in the 43rd percentile. In individual subjects, reading and writing both saw 71% of pupils at the expected standard, while maths reached 76%. At the higher standard, 18% achieved the combined measure, with reading leading at 41% and maths at 29%. Average scaled scores were 107 in reading and 106 in maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024 was an ungraded visit that confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held since at least its 2014 graded inspection, where leadership and management were also judged Good.

For families considering Mithian, the school offers a practical, well-equipped environment despite its small size. Facilities include a sensory room, music rooms, an ICT suite, art studios, a sports hall, and a chapel. Sports provision covers athletics, rounders, swimming, netball, cricket, cross country, and gymnastics, while clubs include chess, coding, film club, and science club. The school has identified SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulties and speech, language and communication needs. With just 5.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is relatively advantaged compared to many state schools. This is a school that suits families who value a tight-knit, community-focused primary with strong academic foundations and a wide range of enrichment activities, but who are prepared to compete for a place given the high oversubscription. The nearest outstanding-rated school is St Agnes Academy, 2.1 km away, for those who may want a backup option.

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