St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy

About St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy

St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy sits comfortably above the Cornwall local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure. The school achieved a 64% expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 58% for primary schools. That six-point gap places it in the top half of Cornwall primaries, ranked 76th out of 235 schools of the same type. Its ranking score of 64 puts it within the top 50% nationally, and it sits in the 40th percentile for the South West region. The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2017, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good. That marks a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement across both overall effectiveness and leadership.

Looking at the detail of the 2023/24 key stage 2 results, the picture is mixed but broadly positive. In maths, 81% of pupils reached the expected standard, with an average scaled score of 106, and 31% achieved the higher standard. Reading saw 69% at expected and an average score of 105, with 22% reaching the higher bar. Writing was slightly lower for expected attainment at 78%, but only 10% hit the higher standard. The combined expected measure of 64% is the school’s strongest headline figure. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard across all three subjects was just 8%, which is modest. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. The school’s Cornwall ranking of 74th out of 208 schools on the combined expected metric places it in the 36th percentile locally, which is solidly mid-table.

St Meriadoc is a Church of England junior academy for pupils aged 7 to 11, with 210 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, so there is some room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.4%, well above the national average, which may be relevant for families considering the school’s inclusivity and support structures. The school offers a range of facilities including music rooms, art studios, a gymnasium and a chapel. Sports on offer include gymnastics, athletics, rounders, dance and swimming, while clubs extend to chess, choir, coding, art and gardening. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language needs, hearing impairment and other difficulties. This is a school that suits families looking for a solid, improving junior option within the state system, with a clear Church of England character and a broad extracurricular offer, though the higher-standard attainment figures suggest it may not be the strongest choice for those prioritising top-end academic stretch.

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