The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Watkins (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
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2022 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
September 2016 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Cunningham Park, Mabe Burnthouse, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Mabe Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mabe Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mabe Community Primary School?
Mabe Community Primary School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mabe Community Primary School take?
Mabe Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mabe Community Primary School?
Mabe Community Primary School is in Penryn, TR10 9HB, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mabe Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mabe 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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