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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Lynher Drive, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4PA, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.8 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics that place it in the top 98% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation within a supportive community in Cornwall.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 28% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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50.40265, -4.21737 · PL12 4PA
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN112034
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2012.
Is Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School a good school?
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School scores 8.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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