The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 34.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kim Joyce (Head of School)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Grenville Road, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8EX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Padstow School's Ofsted rating?
Padstow School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Padstow School?
Padstow School currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Padstow School take?
Padstow School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Padstow School?
Padstow School is in Padstow, PL28 8EX, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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