SchoolScoresSt Francis CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Longfield, Falmouth, TR11 4SU
01326 211910 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 12 May 2026 , published 6 July 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
57 pupils in this year group.
51% — 9 points below the Cornwall average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 32 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 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.
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 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Falmouth. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Falmouth. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Falmouth. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Falmouth. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 9 state primary schools in Falmouth. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 9 state primary schools in Falmouth. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Falmouth. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.4 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Falmouth. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Falmouth. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Falmouth. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Falmouth. Higher than 98% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 46.8% | 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 Catholic Primary School, Falmouth 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marlborough School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Falmouth Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- King Charles CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Flushing School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Penryn Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mabe Community Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mawnan CofE VA Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mylor Bridge Community Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Francis CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Francis CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put St Francis CofE Primary School as their first choice for 36 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 32 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 144059.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.