The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Miss Jilly Pridmore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Shute Hill, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5HQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Mawnan CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mawnan CofE VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mawnan CofE VA Primary School?
Mawnan CofE VA Primary School currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mawnan CofE VA Primary School take?
Mawnan CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mawnan CofE VA Primary School?
Mawnan CofE VA Primary School is in Falmouth, TR11 5HQ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mawnan CofE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mawnan CofE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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