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Perranporth Community Primary School

Cornwall, TR6 0EUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#4,483
of 13,686 nationally

About Perranporth Community Primary School

Perranporth Community Primary School is a state primary in Cornwall that is currently operating close to its full capacity, with 203 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17. 2 per cent, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools and reflects the mixed socioeconomic intake typical of coastal communities in the region. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 55 total applications for 30 places, with 38 first-preference applications and 30 first-preference offers made. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1. 83, meaning nearly two families applied for every available place, a clear signal that local parents view the school favourably. The school is mixed-gender, non-denominational, and serves children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth-form provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLiskey Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0EU
HeadteacherAlistair Johnson
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils203
Free School Meals (FSM)17.2%
School Capacity203 / 210 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (15 May 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: perranporth.cornwall.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Perranporth 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.