SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE School, Truro
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Higher Trehaverne, Truro, TR1 3RJ
01872 276689 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 June 2025, 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
72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 10th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 12th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 34 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 56 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 78% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 20 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Truro. Higher than 74% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 71% | 68% |
| 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 (Ofsted puts the response rate at 35%). 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
30 pupils in this year group.
33% — 27 points below the Cornwall average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 33% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 47% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 43% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 140 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.4
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.8 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 26 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 18 state primary schools in Truro. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 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
- Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bosvigo School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Truro Learning Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tregolls Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Truro School Preparatory School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Shortlanesend School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kea Community Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Threemilestone School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE School, Truro's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Mary's CofE School, Truro do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's CofE School, Truro?
86% of the 72 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's CofE School, Truro to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's CofE School, Truro oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put St Mary's CofE School, Truro as their first choice for 29 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 28 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 111990.
- 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.