Is St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 51st of 234 primary schools in Cornwall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 85% of pupils at St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne?

Applications for Reception places at St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne 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 John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne

Trevu Road, Camborne, TR14 7AE

Local ranking51st of 234 primary schools in Cornwall

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 85.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 19.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 96.0%
Writing (Expected): 88.0%
Maths (Expected): 100.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 96.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 26

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 156
Boys: 74 (50%)
Girls: 75 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (71% full)
SEND: 28.2%
FSM Eligible: 25.0%
EAL: 9.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 26.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,192/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.6%
Black African: 9.1%
White Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.9%
Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.3%

78.6%

White British

9.1%

Black African

3.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01209713944

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Trevu Road

Camborne, South West

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Administrative

URN: 140763
UKPRN: 10045630
Establishment No.: 3463
Trust: PLYMOUTH CAST

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