The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
15% 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 79
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Kirkman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Delabole, Cornwall, PL33 9AL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Delabole Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Delabole Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Delabole Primary School?
Delabole Primary School currently has 79 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Delabole Primary School take?
Delabole Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Delabole Primary School?
Delabole Primary School is in Delabole, PL33 9AL, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Delabole Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Delabole Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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