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Veryan CofE School

Academy converter · Truro · TR2 5QA

Ages 2–11 · 42 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

29%

Overall absence

4.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

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)29%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.4%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
32

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 fill53%

42 pupils · 80 places

Pupils on roll
42
Boys / girls
23 / 19
School capacity
80
Capacity fill
42 / 80 (53%)
Free school meals
26.2%
FSM pupils
11
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Truro
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Rainbow Academy Trust
Headteacher
Caroline Jarrett

Location

Address
Veryan
Postcode
TR2 5QA
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 academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Truro, Cornwall, 42 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 26.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Truro.

Open schools in Truro
38
Primary schools in Truro
26
Academies among open schools in Truro
61% (23)
Open schools in TR2
9
Primary in TR2
8
Open schools in Cornwall LA
299
Primary in Cornwall LA
237

Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Jarrett
Telephone
01872501431
Website
www.veryanschool.co.uk

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