Perranporth Community Primary School, Perranporth

In its own words: "In November 2014, the Department for Education published guidance on promoting British values in school to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. All schools have a duty to “actively promote” the fundamental British values: At Perranporth, we ensure that these values are embedded throughout the curriculum and in our ethos."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Perranporth School, we believe that every child can achieve great things. We combine high expectations with high aspirations, creating a culture where children are encouraged to aim high, work hard and develop the confidence to believe in themselves."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cooking and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Perranporth Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (84% in reading, 84% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Perranporth Community Primary School as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Perranporth Community Primary School are Goonhavern Primary School (1.8 miles); Mithian School (2.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 63% maths); Cubert Primary School (3.2 miles, 78% reading, 78% maths); and St Agnes Academy (3.3 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 70% maths).

Perranporth Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Perranporth Community Primary School is one of 41 schools run by Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, an academy trust.

16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 21 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Perranporth Community Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (s-bound), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 31 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Perranporth Community Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.