The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
- 11% 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Cassie Pamplin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Penberthy Road, Portreath, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4LU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Portreath Community Primary School?
Portreath Community Primary School currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portreath Community Primary School take?
Portreath Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Portreath Community Primary School?
Portreath Community Primary School is in Redruth, TR16 4LU, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portreath Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Portreath 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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