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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Athelstan Park, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DS, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.9 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
515
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid educational environment, although only 62% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. Parental satisfaction is relatively high, with 81% of parents recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is notably low at just 1%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all students to achieve their best.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
My child is happy
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
Behaviour is good
77%
School has high expectations
76%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
White Other6.8%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.46717, -4.71466 · PL31 1DS
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN139091
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 36.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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