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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Academy converter · Bodmin · PL31 1LW

Ages 3–11 · 239 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

61%

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-05-06

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)61%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
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 absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.1%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
189

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 fill100%

239 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
239
Boys / girls
117 / 122
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
239 / 240 (100%)
Free school meals
26.6%
FSM pupils
59
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Plymouth
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PLYMOUTH CAST
Academy trust
PLYMOUTH CAST
Sponsor
Plymouth CAST
Headteacher
Mr Tim Moran

Location

Address
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barn Lane,Bodmin
Postcode
PL31 1LW
Town
Bodmin
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
North Cornwall
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 3–11, in Bodmin, Cornwall, 239 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 26.6%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Plymouth.

Open schools in Bodmin
20
Primary schools in Bodmin
16
Academies among open schools in Bodmin
80% (16)
Open schools in PL31
7
Primary in PL31
4
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 PL31

  • Berrycoombe School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bodmin · PL31 2PH · Cornwall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence8.4%
    • FSM41.6%

    0.2 miles away

  • Beacon Academy

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bodmin · PL31 1JQ · Cornwall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM44.2%

    0.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Tim Moran
Telephone
0120873218
Website
www.st-marys-bod.cornwall.sch.uk

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