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Tywardreath School

Cornwall, PL24 2PTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#4,817
of 13,686 nationally

About Tywardreath School

Tywardreath School’s headline metrics put it comfortably ahead of the Cornwall local authority average for primary schools. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 68% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a LA average of 58%. That ten-point gap is significant and places the school in the top 50 nationally for this measure, according to the ranking data. Reading performance is particularly strong: 94% of pupils met the expected standard, with 28% achieving the higher standard, while the average reading score of 107 is well above the national benchmark. Maths is solid too, with 74% at expected and an average score of 103. The school’s ranking within Cornwall is 57th out of 235 primary schools, putting it in the top quarter of the county. For parents comparing options, this is a school that consistently outperforms its local peers on the core academic measure.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSouthpark Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2PT
HeadteacherClaire McColville
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils302
Free School Meals (FSM)20.5%
School Capacity302 / 315 (96% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballCricketTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessFilm ClubGardeningChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: tywardreathschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tywardreath School

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