St Neot Community Primary School, Liskeard

In its own words: "In addition, our playground markings and equipment give the children opportunities for active brain-breaks and lunchtimes. We are fortunate to have two playgrounds, a climbing frame, Lottery-funded gym equipment, trim trail and a large playing field."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Parents are our most important partners and we look forward to getting to know you and your child as you start on this exciting journey with us. We value our parent’s contributions and believe that home and nursery working together in partnership can provide the best possible learning experiences for your child."

In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at St Neot Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put St Neot Community Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Neot Community Primary School are Dobwalls Community Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 79% maths); Braddock CofE Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); St Cleer Primary Academy (4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); and Liskeard Hillfort Primary School (4 miles, Good, 62% reading, 74% maths).

St Neot Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Neot Community Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 2 pupils (2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

St Neot Community Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

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

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Loveny Close (opposite), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14).

St Neot Community Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.