St Erth Community Primary School
96%
Capacity
101
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About St Erth Community Primary School
St Erth 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 101 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated St Erth Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Bradbury, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4982nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 59th out of 208 in Cornwall.
St Erth Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 11 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Erth Community Primary School include Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Erth 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 | 32 School Lane, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6HN |
| Headteacher | Joanne Bradbury |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 101 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 101 / 105 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4982nd of 13,686
Nationally
447th of 1,469
In South West
59th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
68%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
34
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
32 School Lane, Hayle
Cornwall, TR27 6HN
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