The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
- 9% 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 74
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Phillpotts (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
Brazzacott, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8NE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend North Petherwin School?
North Petherwin School currently has 74 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Petherwin School take?
North Petherwin School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Petherwin School?
North Petherwin School is in Launceston, PL15 8NE, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Petherwin School have a sixth form?
No, North Petherwin School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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