South Petherwin Community Primary School
110%
Capacity
116
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About South Petherwin Community Primary School
South Petherwin Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 116 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated South Petherwin Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Avery, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6525th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 81st out of 208 in Cornwall.
South Petherwin Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 15 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at South Petherwin Community Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Choir, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, South Petherwin Community Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | South Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7LE |
| Headteacher | Matthew Avery |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 116 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.7% |
| School Capacity | 116 / 105 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6525th of 13,686
Nationally
611th of 1,469
In South West
81st of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
63%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
51
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
South Petherwin, Launceston
Cornwall, PL15 7LE
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