St Mawes Primary School, Truro
St Mawes Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Truro, part of Aspire Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 24 schools in Truro with published results, and 8,057th of 14,452 across England. It was 45% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cornwall (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Mawes Primary School in detail
St Mawes Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At St Mawes we foster an enthusiastic, creative community of learners within a safe and family environment which is supportive and nurturing. Our school community provides a platform for all to succeed and achieve their full potential through a passion for learning rooted in mutual respect and warm, honest relationships."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at St Mawes Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 71% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Mawes Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put St Mawes Primary School as their first choice and 7 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Mawes Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mawes Primary School are Gerrans School (1.9 miles, Good, 90% reading, 80% maths); Flushing School (2.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 92% maths); King Charles Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths); and Falmouth Primary Academy (2.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 78% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Mawes Primary School.
Gerrans SchoolFlushing SchoolKing Charles Church of England Primary SchoolFalmouth Primary Academy
The trust
St Mawes Primary School is one of 38 schools run by Aspire Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
4.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 5 pupils (20.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
St Mawes Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Car Park (s-bound), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Mawes Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Mawes is a close-knit, caring school where your child will feel safe and loved. The school places strong emphasis on reading and ensures children become fluent readers through systematic phonics teaching. Your child will benefit from real-world learning experiences through local partnerships - such as sailing lessons and cooking classes - plus school residentials that build independence and resilience.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well and have a strong sense of community and belonging
- Reading is prioritized with effective phonics teaching, helping children become confident and fluent readers
- Pupils with special educational needs receive well-personalized support with measurable targets
- Strong links with local businesses and community provide enriching real-world learning opportunities
- Staff are committed and proud to work at the school, creating a positive environment
Areas for Improvement
- The wider curriculum lacks detailed breakdown of exactly what pupils need to know and be able to do across year groups
- Pupils struggle to remember and recall their learning in the wider curriculum over time
- Assessment of pupils' knowledge in wider subjects needs more careful consideration
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Sailing lessons at local club, cookery classes at nearby hotels, school residentials, eco council, pupil parliament, buddy reading scheme
St Mawes Primary School is a small, vibrant school where pupils love attending and feel safe. The school has maintained good standards and continues to support pupils effectively in their learning.
At a Glance
4.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 57% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 71% to 50% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with St Mawes Primary School
Term dates
St Mawes Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cornwall's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Mawes Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Mawes Primary School is in Cornwall; for families living there:
- Cornwall's school travel policy: Home to School Travel Assistance Policy 2026/27
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
45%
Available places
23 pupils
51 places
28 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Truro
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Truro
Across Cornwall council
Places available
6,475
Applications
4,732
Got 1st preference
95.9%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Cornwall council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
20.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
24
Total Pupils
10
Boys
14
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
6.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,547
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£11,751
Per pupil
£302k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
4.3%
Persistent absence
23
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Mawes Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Mawes Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Mawes Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 63% did so in maths.
What is St Mawes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mawes Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Mawes Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mawes Primary School is oversubscribed, Cornwall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mawes Primary School?
St Mawes Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 45% of its 51 places.
How many pupils go to St Mawes Primary School?
St Mawes Primary School has around 24 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mawes Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at St Mawes Primary School in 2024/25. 4.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mawes Primary School?
Apply through Cornwall's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mawes Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St Mawes Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Mawes Primary School?
St Mawes Primary School is at Grove Hill, St Mawes, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5BP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)