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St Issey Church of England Primary School

Cornwall, PL27 7RNPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#8,958
of 13,686 nationally

About St Issey Church of England Primary School

St Issey Church of England Primary School sits in an interesting spot compared with the Cornwall local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. The school’s proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 57%, just a single point below the LA average of 58%. That’s a very narrow gap, so in headline terms the school is essentially performing in line with its county peers. Dig a little deeper, though, and the picture becomes more nuanced. In maths, every single pupil met the expected standard — 100% — which is a standout result. Reading also looks strong, with 86% reaching the expected level and 57% hitting the higher standard. Writing is the weaker spot, with only 57% at the expected level and nobody reaching the higher threshold. So while the combined headline figure is close to average, the school’s maths and reading results are notably ahead of what you might expect from a typical Cornwall primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGardeners Way, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7RN
HeadteacherChristopher Parham
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils123
Free School Meals (FSM)19.8%
School Capacity123 / 84 (146% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 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, 21 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsArt StudiosLibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirCodingChessFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Issey Church of England Primary School

St Issey Church of England 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.