The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 178
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 18.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Jon Hall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bosorne Road, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Just Primary School?
St Just Primary School currently has 178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Just Primary School take?
St Just Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Just Primary School?
St Just Primary School is in Penzance, TR19 7JU, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Just Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Just Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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