The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ARCHBISHOP BENSON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Helen Giblett (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bodmin Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's CofE School, Truro
Primary · 693m away
Truro Nursery School
Nursery · 749m away
Tregolls Academy
Primary · 945m away
Truro School
Independent · 1.0km away
Bosvigo School
Primary · 1.2km away
Truro High School
Independent · 1.6km away
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Treyew Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School?
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School take?
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School?
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is in Truro, TR1 1BN, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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