The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp 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)
102
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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 302
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire McColville
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Southpark Road, Tywardreath, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2PT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Tywardreath School's Ofsted rating?
Tywardreath School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tywardreath School?
Tywardreath School currently has 302 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tywardreath School take?
Tywardreath School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tywardreath School?
Tywardreath School is in Par, PL24 2PT, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tywardreath School have a sixth form?
No, Tywardreath School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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