The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 80
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ST BARNABAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Pearton (Head of School)
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
St Dominic, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6SU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Dominic CofE Primary School?
St Dominic CofE Primary School currently has 80 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Dominic CofE Primary School take?
St Dominic CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Dominic CofE Primary School?
St Dominic CofE Primary School is in PL12 6SU, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Dominic CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Dominic CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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