St Germans Primary School, Saltash
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Germans Primary School excels at giving every child a strong educational foundation, particularly in reading and early learning. The school is outstanding at developing the whole child through a rich programme of trips, outdoor activities and enrichment opportunities that build confidence and resilience. Staff genuinely know families well and provide inclusive, targeted support to ensure all pupils can succeed.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision with strong focus on reading and phonics from the start
- Ambitious programme of extra-curricular activities including trips, sports, music and outdoor experiences
- Strong inclusive practices with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Positive behaviour culture with clear systems and expectations
- High-quality professional development and staff wellbeing support
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations for written work across the wider curriculum
- Variability in pupils' spelling, handwriting and number formation skills
- Some pupils lack engagement once they finish tasks rather than pursuing further challenge
- Need to extend targeted support approach to all pupils with barriers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Fossil hunting in Dorset, canoeing in quarry, coast path walks, trail mountain biking in Devon, creative clubs, sporting opportunities, music clubs, inclusion residentials, sporting festivals, trips to cities across the United Kingdom
St Germans Primary School has undergone a remarkable transformation with strong leadership driving significant improvement across the school. The school now provides high-quality education with particular strengths in early years provision, personal development, and inclusive practices.
At a Glance
12.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
13.8
Avg class size
17.0
Infant (KS1)
17.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
34%
Available places
41 pupils
119 capacity
78 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Saltash
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Saltash
Admissions Demand - Cornwall
Places available
6,695
Applications
4,808
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Cornwall (2025/26)
Inspection History(101)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8434%
Overall absence
6.25%
Persistent absence
48
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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