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North Petherwin School

Cornwall, PL15 8NEPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
#10,657
of 13,686 nationally

About North Petherwin School

When you compare North Petherwin School's headline metrics against the Cornwall local authority average for primary schools, a mixed picture emerges. The school's proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 50%, which is eight percentage points below the LA average of 58%. That places the school in the bottom half of Cornwall's 235 primary schools, ranked 152nd. However, individual subject results tell a more nuanced story. In reading, 75% of pupils met the expected standard and 50% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 106. Maths also performed well, with 88% reaching the expected standard and an average score of 102. Writing was the weakest area, with only 63% meeting expectations and no pupils reaching the higher standard. The school's overall ranking in the South West region places it in the 71st percentile nationally, suggesting it is broadly in line with many other schools across the country, even if it trails the local average for combined outcomes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBrazzacott, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8NE
HeadteacherJonathan Phillpotts
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils74
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity74 / 70 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: northpetherwinandwerringtonschools.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Petherwin School

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