What is the best primary school in Cornwall?

On our composite score, Mawnan CofE VA Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Cornwall, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Cornwall?

There are 234 primary schools in Cornwall with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Cornwall ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Cornwall?

Applications for Reception places in Cornwall starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Cornwall

Compare 234 top-rated primary schools in Cornwall, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Mawnan CofE VA Primary School.

Local Authority 234 scored primary schools

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Compare the top two side by side: Mawnan CofE VA Primary School vs Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy

The best primary schools in Cornwall

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Mawnan CofE VA Primary School

Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy

St Dominic CofE Primary School

Mousehole School

Lostwithiel School

Trythall Community Primary School

Lanner Primary School

St Agnes Academy

Tregony Community Primary School

South Petherwin Community Primary School

Perranporth Community Primary School

Sandy Hill Academy

St Levan Primary School

Cardinham School

Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy

Beacon Academy

Marlborough School

Millbrook CofE Primary School

Lewannick Community Primary School

Chacewater Community Primary School

Mount Hawke Academy

Alverton Primary School

Mevagissey Community Primary School

Pencoys Primary School

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