SchoolScoresMabe Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Cunningham Park, Mabe Burnthouse, Penryn, TR10 9HB
01326 372662 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 106th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 50th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 45th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 75 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern Joint 58th highest of 129 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND Joint 23rd highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 12% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 82nd highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). 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
22 pupils in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Cornwall average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 34 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 120th highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 166th highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 100th highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 42nd highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 74th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 81st lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 148th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 129th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 157th highest of 235 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 33% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.1 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 132nd highest of 235 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 118th highest of 162 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 28% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 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
- Penryn Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kennall Vale School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Falmouth Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marlborough School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mylor Bridge Community Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stithians Community Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Flushing School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- King Charles CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mabe Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Mabe Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mabe Community Primary School?
89% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Mabe Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mabe Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Mabe Community Primary School as their first choice for 19 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 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 143170.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.