The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 326
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mr Chris Wallis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCommunity & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Academy · 553m away
Truro High School
Independent · 600m away
Truro Nursery School
Nursery · 775m away
Treyew Primary School
Primary · 862m away
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Primary · 884m away
Truro Learning Academy
Primary · 981m away
Truro School
Independent · 1.2km away
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bosvigo School's Ofsted rating?
Bosvigo School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bosvigo School?
Bosvigo School currently has 326 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bosvigo School take?
Bosvigo School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bosvigo School?
Bosvigo School is in Truro, TR1 3BJ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bosvigo School have a sixth form?
No, Bosvigo School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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