SchoolScoresBoscastle Community Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MOOR AND COASTAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Fore Street, Boscastle, PL35 0AU
01840 250329 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 November 2018.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 March 2024: 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
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Cornwall comparisons use the 133 of its 236 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 103 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 | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 101st highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 72nd highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 38th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 16 parents who had raised a concern Joint 51st highest of 129 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 42nd highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 89% | 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. Cornwall figures pool parents at the Cornwall 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
8 pupils in this year group.
Only 8 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
50% — 10 points below the Cornwall average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 5 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 5 |
| Of those, offered a place | 5 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 11 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 54th highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.4% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 153rd highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 171st highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 115th highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 228th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 137th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 116th highest of 235 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 109th highest of 235 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
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.
Questions parents ask
What is Boscastle Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Boscastle Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 November 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Boscastle Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Boscastle Community Primary School?
95% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Boscastle Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Boscastle Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 5 families put Boscastle Community Primary School as their first choice for 5 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 5 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 111929.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.