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Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School

Community school · Truro · TR3 7LA

Ages 4–11 · 198 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

68%

Overall absence

5.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-09-21

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)68%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.0%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.3%
Enrolments in measure
156

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 fill110%

198 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
198
Boys / girls
100 / 98
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
198 / 180 (110%)
Free school meals
6.6%
FSM pupils
13
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Heffer

Location

Address
School Hill, Perranwell Station
Postcode
TR3 7LA
Town
Truro
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
Truro and Falmouth
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 community school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Truro, Cornwall, 198 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 6.6%.

Open schools in Truro
38
Primary schools in Truro
26
Academies among open schools in Truro
61% (23)
Open schools in TR3
7
Primary in TR3
6
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.

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  • Cusgarne Primary School

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS285%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM20.0%

    1.2 miles away

  • Kennall Vale School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 5–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM9.9%

    1.3 miles away

  • Devoran School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Truro · TR3 6PA · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM6.2%

    1.3 miles away

  • Penryn Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Penryn · TR10 8RA · Cornwall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM35.9%

    2.8 miles away

  • Stithians Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Truro · TR3 7DH · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM14.3%

    2.8 miles away

  • Mabe Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Penryn · TR10 9HB · Cornwall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM19.9%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Heffer
Telephone
01872863004
Website
www.perran-ar-worthal.eschools.co.uk/

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