The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 156
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Armstrong (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Trevu Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrevithick Primary School
Primary · 392m away
Trevithick Learning Academy
Primary · 392m away
St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy
Primary · 708m away
Camborne Nursery School
Nursery · 770m away
Roskear School
Primary · 914m away
Roskear Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 914m away
St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Weeth Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne currently has 156 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne take?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne is in Camborne, TR14 7AE, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne have a sixth form?
No, St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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