Is St Day and Carharrack Community School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 1 October 2019. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 111th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Day and Carharrack Community School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at St Day and Carharrack Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Day and Carharrack Community School?

Applications for Reception places at St Day and Carharrack Community School 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).

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St Day and Carharrack Community School

School Hill, Burnwithian, Redruth, TR16 5LG

Local ranking111th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 1 October 2019.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 72.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 18

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 107
Boys: 48 (47%)
Girls: 54 (53%)
Capacity: 210 (49% full)
SEND: 20.6%
FSM Eligible: 39.3%
EAL: 3.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 16.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Budget per Pupil: £9,642/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.5%
Gypsy/Roma: 3.8%
Asian Other: 1.9%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Black African: 0.9%

92.5%

White British

3.8%

Gypsy/Roma

1.9%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01209820456

head@st-day.cornwall.sch.uk

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School Hill

Redruth, South West

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Administrative

URN: 111840
UKPRN: 10069349
Establishment No.: 2219
Trust: The Redruth Learning Group Trust

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