The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 12% 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 155
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Benjamin Ringrose (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Road, Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6TD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Mevagissey Community Primary School?
Mevagissey Community Primary School currently has 155 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mevagissey Community Primary School take?
Mevagissey Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mevagissey Community Primary School?
Mevagissey Community Primary School is in St Austell, PL26 6TD, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mevagissey Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mevagissey 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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