The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 58
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mr Ben Towe (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection
January 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | 07 January 2011
Full inspection
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Back Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Calstock Community Primary School?
Calstock Community Primary School currently has 58 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Calstock Community Primary School take?
Calstock Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Calstock Community Primary School?
Calstock Community Primary School is in Calstock, PL18 9QL, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Calstock Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Calstock Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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