The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 13% 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Larcombe (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4BN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Cardinham School?
Cardinham School currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardinham School take?
Cardinham School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cardinham School?
Cardinham School is in Bodmin, PL30 4BN, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinham School have a sixth form?
No, Cardinham School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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