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Camelford Community Primary School

Academy converter · Camelford · PL32 9UE

Ages 2–11 · 253 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

60%

Overall absence

6.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-12-06

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)60%
Higher standard (RWM)4%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.4%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
4.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.4%
Enrolments in measure
253

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill73%

253 pupils · 345 places

Pupils on roll
253
Boys / girls
137 / 116
School capacity
345
Capacity fill
253 / 345 (73%)
Free school meals
29.8%
FSM pupils
75
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Westcountry Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Anne Howard

Location

Address
Station Road
Postcode
PL32 9UE
Town
Camelford
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
North Cornwall
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
11 on roll / 10 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Camelford, Cornwall, 253 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, special school. Free school meals: 29.8%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; HI - Hearing Impairment….

Open schools in Camelford
3
Primary schools in Camelford
2
Academies among open schools in Camelford
100% (3)
Open schools in PL32
3
Primary in PL32
2
Open schools in Cornwall LA
299
Primary in Cornwall LA
237

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CamelfordNear PL32

  • Delabole Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Delabole · PL33 9AL · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM25.7%

    2.1 miles away

  • St Teath Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bodmin · PL30 3JX · Cornwall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM17.2%

    3.0 miles away

  • Sir James Smith's School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Camelford · PL32 9UJ · Cornwall

    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.8
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence12.0%

    0.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Anne Howard
Telephone
01840212376
Website
https://camelfordprimary.co.uk

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