St Issey Church of England Primary School
146%
Capacity
123
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Issey Church of England Primary School
St Issey Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 123 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (146% of 84 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Issey Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Parham, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8958th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 119th out of 208 in Cornwall.
St Issey Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 15 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Issey Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Issey Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Gardeners Way, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7RN |
| Headteacher | Christopher Parham |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 123 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.8% |
| School Capacity | 123 / 84 (146% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8958th of 13,686
Nationally
862nd of 1,469
In South West
119th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
57%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gardeners Way, Wadebridge
Cornwall, PL27 7RN
Journey to School
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