The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Drake (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Trispen, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9BJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School?
St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School take?
St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School?
St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School is in Truro, TR4 9BJ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Erme with Trispen 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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