St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
82%
Capacity
515
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 515 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Donnithorne, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8101st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 105th out of 208 in Cornwall.
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 66 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 81% recommending the school (78 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Netball, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | Athelstan Park, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DS |
| Headteacher | Nicola Donnithorne |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 515 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.1% |
| School Capacity | 515 / 630 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8101st of 13,686
Nationally
770th of 1,469
In South West
105th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
78 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed66
106
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Athelstan Park, Bodmin
Cornwall, PL31 1DS
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