St Mellion Church of England Primary School
63%
Capacity
44
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Mellion Church of England Primary School
St Mellion Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 44 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mellion Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adam Richards, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
St Mellion Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 6 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mellion Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Gardening, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Mellion 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Lane, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6RG |
| Headteacher | Adam Richards |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 44 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.3% |
| School Capacity | 44 / 70 (63% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
15
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Saltash
Cornwall, PL12 6RG
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