St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Bodmin
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Petroc's is an inclusive school where children learn to read fluently and develop a love of reading from the early years. Teachers make lessons interesting and purposeful, and pupils respond well to high expectations for their behaviour and learning. The school offers plentiful opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests through a broad range of activities and enrichment programmes.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on teaching pupils to read successfully and swiftly from Nursery onwards, with most pupils reading fluently and with joy
- Clear, predictable lesson structures across the curriculum that help pupils remember and apply key knowledge effectively
- Improved attendance through collaborative work with families and other agencies
- Broad range of outdoor and adventurous activities enriching pupils' experiences
- Inclusive, family-oriented environment where bullying is rare and pupils feel well looked after
Areas for Improvement
- Writing curriculum asks pupils to write creatively before they have secured basic letter formation and punctuation skills, limiting their ability to complete writing tasks well
- Inconsistent processes for identifying pupils with SEND needs early and precisely enough
- Some pupils with severe learning difficulties do not have specific or measurable individual plans to support their learning effectively
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading ambassadors, supporting younger pupils at breaktimes, outdoor and adventurous activities programme
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a strong and improving school that has successfully addressed weaknesses from its previous inspection. The school provides an ambitious, coherently sequenced curriculum where pupils learn well and respond positively to high expectations.
At a Glance
20.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
78 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 73%. Maths has improved from 66% to 71%. Writing has remained stable at around 74%.
Class Sizes
31.1
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
31.8
KS2
11
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
500 pupils
630 capacity
130 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bodmin
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bodmin
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(3)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.49523%
Overall absence
16.19048%
Persistent absence
420
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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