The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 515
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 21.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ST BARNABAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Nicola Donnithorne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Athelstan Park, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 515 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Bodmin, PL31 1DS, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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