St Minver School
75%
Capacity
158
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Minver School
St Minver School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 158 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Minver School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alicia Warren, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2718th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 208 in Cornwall.
St Minver School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 25 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Minver School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Gymnastics, Football, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Minver 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Rock Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6QD |
| Headteacher | Alicia Warren |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 158 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.6% |
| School Capacity | 158 / 210 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2718th of 13,686
Nationally
230th of 1,469
In South West
27th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
75%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
36
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rock Road, Wadebridge
Cornwall, PL27 6QD
Journey to School
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