Blackwater Community Primary School
North Hill, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blackwater Community Primary School is a primary school in Truro for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 7th of 24 primary schools in Truro. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2014, report published 26 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Blackwater Community Primary School is a happy place to be. All pupils enjoy their learning. They take pride in everything that they do. Pupils try to do their best and follow the school's vision, 'We are a small school with huge aspirations.' Leaders and staff have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are determined for all pupils to succeed. This starts in the early years, where children thrive. Staff know pupils well. Strong relationships ensure that pupils learn in a calm, nurturing and inclusive environment. Leaders provide high-quality pastoral support. This includes 'Ziggy', the dog who is a well-loved member of the school community. Parents speak highly about the school. They are overwhelmingly supportive of the staff team. Parents value the many opportunities available to pupils that promote their wider development. This is a strength of the school. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs and trips on offer, including residentials. One pupil shared, 'Trips help me to have an insight into new places and to enjoy the nature around me.'
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not use assessment well enough to check that pupils are secure in their understanding of new knowledge. Subsequent learning does not always build on what pupils know and can do. This can stall progress for some pupils. Leaders need to ensure that teachers know where pupils have gaps in their knowledge. This will help them to adapt learning based on pupils' prior knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
128 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Blackwater Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hawke Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Chacewater Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Treleigh Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Day and Carharrack Community School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Agnes Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Evey Evison
- Phone
- 01872560570
- Address
- North Hill, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8ES
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 142305
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.