Boyton Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good

Boyton, Launceston, PL15 9RJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Boyton Community Primary School is a primary school in Launceston for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 12th of 13 primary schools in Launceston. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 June 2025, report published 16 July 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 June 2025

Pupils come to school happy and eager to learn. They are determined to build their 'learning powers', such as being a 'resilient rhino' or a 'resourceful robin'. The school regularly celebrates pupils' achievements, known as 'brilliance at Boyton'. Pupils conduct themselves well in lessons and around the school. They follow routines willingly and cooperate enthusiastically. Older pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities, such as organising an obstacle course for younger children at breaktime. Pupils of all ages enjoy playing sport and learning musical instruments together. These opportunities develop their teamworking skills and confidence to perform as a group. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievements. Pupils live up to these. They appreciate opportunities that extend their learning beyond the classroom. For example, they take part in an annual architecture competition where they apply their knowledge of design. Pupils benefit from a range of extracurricular opportunities. They readily participate in mountain biking and film clubs, for instance. The school plans carefully a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom. For example, pupils take part in a beach visit, camp out overnight and enjoy a trip to London. These opportunities make a strong contribution to pupils' wider development.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

8 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths25%

25%, 37 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score97

97, 8 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score98

98, 7 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

28 pupils on roll, with places for 56

Eligible for free school meals39.3%

39.3%, 12.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.9%

17.9%, 3.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.1%

7.1%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Boyton Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Werrington Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good18% met the expected standard
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School3 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
North Petherwin School3 milesOfsted: Good43% met the expected standard
St Stephens Community Academy4 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Egloskerry Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good91% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Katherine Davies
Address
Boyton, Launceston, PL15 9RJ
Local authority
Cornwall
URN
140576

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.