SchoolScoresArchbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
Bodmin Road, Truro, TR1 1BN
01872 273185 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 June 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
131 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Truro comparisons use the 14 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Truro | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 55 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 20% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 47% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 96 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Truro figures pool parents at the Truro schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
62 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the Cornwall average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cornwall. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 122 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 6th highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 73% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.6 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 18 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 52% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 15.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's CofE School, Truro 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tregolls Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bosvigo School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Truro Learning Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Truro School Preparatory School 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Shortlanesend School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kea Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Threemilestone School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 June 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School?
86% of the 131 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 50 families put Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 49 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137258.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.