The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 28% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
28%
-34.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Fletcher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lynher Drive, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmsaltash.net community school
Secondary · Very close
Saltash Community School
Secondary · Very close
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 634m away
Brunel Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 791m away
Fountain Head House School
Independent · 821m away
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Independent · 1.4km away
Burraton Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Riverside Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School?
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School take?
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School?
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School is in Saltash, PL12 4PA, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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