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St Mabyn CofE School

St Mabyn CofE School

Cornwall, PL30 3BQPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

51%

Capacity

43

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About St Mabyn CofE School

St Mabyn CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 43 pupils on roll, operating at 51% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Mabyn CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lauren Gouge, it falls under Cornwall local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13523rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 203rd out of 208 in Cornwall.

St Mabyn CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 10 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.

St Mabyn CofE School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (10 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Mabyn CofE School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Mabyn CofE 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt Mabyn, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3BQ
HeadteacherLauren Gouge
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils43
Free School Meals (FSM)5.6%
School Capacity43 / 84 (51% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jul 2022
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (20 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (22%)

13523rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 99%

1448th of 1,469

In South West

Top 99%

203rd of 208

In Cornwall

Top 98%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

22%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:56%
Higher:11%
Writing
Expected:78%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 99
Expected:33%
Higher:0%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -49%

'22/23

71%

'23/24

22%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

10 responses

Would Recommend This School

100%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
10%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumChild does wellProgress updatesSubject rangeClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & Language

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

Facilities

6
Dining HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisAthleticsRoundersCross CountryCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

10

Applications

20

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

10 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Mabyn CofE School

St Mabyn CofE School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01208841307www.stmabyn-cornwall.co.uk

St Mabyn, Bodmin

Cornwall, PL30 3BQ

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St Mabyn, Bodmin

Cornwall, PL30 3BQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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