The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 27.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jeremy Walden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fore Street, Roche, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Roche Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Roche Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roche Community Primary School?
Roche Community Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roche Community Primary School take?
Roche Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roche Community Primary School?
Roche Community Primary School is in St Austell, PL26 8EP, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roche Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Roche 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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