Is Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention, one at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 188th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 28% of pupils at Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary 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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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School

Lynher Drive, Saltash, PL12 4PA

Local ranking188th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 28.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 66.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 44.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 192
Boys: 93 (47%)
Girls: 103 (53%)
Capacity: 210 (93% full)
SEND: 21.4%
FSM Eligible: 18.2%
EAL: 1.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 18.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,055/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.8%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Asian Indian: 0.5%

96.8%

White British

2.1%

Mixed Other

0.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01752845463

secretary@bishop-cornish.cornwall.sch.uk

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Lynher Drive

Saltash, South West

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Administrative

URN: 112034
UKPRN: 10075897
Establishment No.: 3888

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