The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Badger (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bodmin Hill, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0AJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Lostwithiel School a selective school?
No. Lostwithiel School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lostwithiel School's Ofsted rating?
Lostwithiel School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lostwithiel School?
Lostwithiel School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lostwithiel School take?
Lostwithiel School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lostwithiel School?
Lostwithiel School is in Lostwithiel, PL22 0AJ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lostwithiel School have a sixth form?
No, Lostwithiel School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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