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Cardinham School

Academy converter · Bodmin · PL30 4BN

Ages 2–11 · 81 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

58%

Overall absence

6.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-11-13

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)58%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
111.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.4%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
4.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
72

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 fill96%

81 pupils · 84 places

Pupils on roll
81
Boys / girls
39 / 42
School capacity
84
Capacity fill
81 / 84 (96%)
Free school meals
12.3%
FSM pupils
10
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Truro and Penwith College
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Larcombe

Location

Address
Cardinham
Postcode
PL30 4BN
Town
Bodmin
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
North Cornwall
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

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 Bodmin, Cornwall, 81 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 12.3%.

Open schools in Bodmin
20
Primary schools in Bodmin
16
Academies among open schools in Bodmin
80% (16)
Open schools in PL30
14
Primary in PL30
12
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 BodminNear PL30

  • Blisland Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bodmin · PL30 4JX · Cornwall

    Ages 2–11

    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM14.6%

    2.6 miles away

  • Bosvena School

    Free schools special

    Bodmin · PL30 4EW · Cornwall

    Ages 5–16

    • FSM50.0%

    2.7 miles away

  • Callywith College

    Free schools 16 to 19 · 16 plus

    Bodmin · PL31 2GT · Cornwall

    Ages 16–19

    • FSM0.0%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Larcombe
Telephone
01208821326
Website
www.cardinhamschool.co.uk

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