State School
#73 in Best Primary Schools in Cornwall
St Mary's CofE School, Truro | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Work here? Update your school profile
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
- Primary
- Truro TR1 3RJ
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Pupils read well and enjoy reading due to systematic phonics teaching and visits by authors that spark enthusiasm.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and enriched by visits and visitors, enhancing learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure better communication with parents about the reasons behind actions taken by the school's leaders.
Performance in Maths & Reading: All pupils make rapid progress and consistently reach standards well above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan extra activities where necessary to fill any gaps in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well in class and outside at play; their attitudes to learning are very positive.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with disabilities or special educational needs ensures they make similar progress to other pupils and reach high standards.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school's procedures for keeping pupils safe are outstanding. Pupils say there is no bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular talks from fire service or police contribute to pupils' outstanding sense of safety.
Parental Involvement: Innovative homework tasks are available on the website so parents can be involved in their children鈥檚 learning.
Parent Feedback: A small minority of parents feel the school is not well led, but the inspectors found the school to be outstandingly managed.
Extracurricular Activities: The school increases sports provision well, offering a range of activities where participation rates have increased.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils safely use outdoor climbing apparatus and participate in various physical activities under staff supervision.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers show an in-depth knowledge of each pupil and plan exciting and motivating activities.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of marking and feedback by teachers contributes to rapidly increased rates of progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; teaching quality is consistently outstanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school rigorously checks the work of pupils and staff, identifying gaps in learning and improving teaching quality.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
St Mary's CofE School, Truro is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 209 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Nearby Schools in Your Area
Gallery
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
|
B-
|
C-
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 25.8 | 25 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.36% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% 4 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.9% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 3 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% 9 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 12 | 8.93% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 91 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 7.54% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
Best Schools 2025
St Mary's CofE School, Truro Rankings
夜来香研究所 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
