Boskenwyn Community Primary School

Type Primary / Foundation school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Boskenwyn
Near Gweek
Helston
Cornwall
TR13 0NG
Phone 01326572618
Reference Number 111826

Boskenwyn Community Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a 'Good' grade since its last inspection. The school offers a warm and welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The leadership demonstrates a clear and ambitious vision that promotes curiosity and independent learning among students. The curriculum is well-designed, and staff are encouraged to be innovative in their teaching methods, resulting in enthusiastic engagement from pupils. Personal development is a highlight, with strong support for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

General Makeup

Number of pupils 94
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 57.45%
Girls: 42.55%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 18.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 3.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 23.5
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 16.5
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 11 2 13
2 6 5 11
3 8 6 14
4 11 5 16
5 8 9 17
6 5 9 14

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 90.4%
White, Other 9.6%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 02 Nov 2022
Date Report
02 Nov 2022 School inspection:
12 Jan 2017 Short inspection
17 May 2012 Full inspection:
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
23 Oct 2007 Full inspection:
11 Nov 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong emphasis on personal development and inclusion.
  • Positive and respectful relationships between staff and pupils.
  • Effective promotion of reading from early years.
  • Innovative curriculum design promoting independent learning.
  • Calm and orderly behaviour in school.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistencies in curriculum implementation by some subject leaders.
  • Misconceptions among pupils not being identified quickly enough.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 33%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 104
Maths 99

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 4.6
Writing 2.8
Maths 0.4

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 8 0
Third Preference 8 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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