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South Petherwin Community Primary School

Cornwall, PL15 7LEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#6,525
of 13,686 nationally

About South Petherwin Community Primary School

South Petherwin Community Primary School was rated Good across every category in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a rating it has held consistently since its previous inspection in 2012. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 year, where 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits above the Cornwall local authority average of 58%, placing the school 81st out of 208 primary schools in the county and in the top 50% nationally. Reading is a particular strength: 88% of pupils reached the expected standard and half achieved the higher standard, well above typical primary outcomes. In maths, 75% hit the expected mark and the average scaled score was 104. Writing and maths both saw 13% of pupils reach the higher standard, while reading’s 50% higher-rate figure is notably strong for a school of this size.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSouth Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7LE
HeadteacherMatthew Avery
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils116
Free School Meals (FSM)14.7%
School Capacity116 / 105 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallGymnasiumICT SuiteSensory RoomForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersNetballFootballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessChoirDrama

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningProfound Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:05

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:10-17:45

Source: south-petherwin.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Petherwin Community Primary School

South Petherwin 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.