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Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Bodmin Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1BN, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.6 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
423
Capacity
436
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 5%, the overall environment is supportive, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 40% of schools. Parents can expect a nurturing atmosphere for their children aged 4-11.
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Last inspected: 12 June 2014Older 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.9%
White Other4.5%
Black African3.8%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Indian2.1%
Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.26976, -5.04733 · TR1 1BN
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN137258
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2014.
Is Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School a good school?
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School scores 39.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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