Braddock CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

East Taphouse, Liskeard, PL14 4TBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Braddock CofE Primary School is a primary school in Liskeard for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 2nd of 12 primary schools in Liskeard. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 November 2016, report published 23 January 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2022

Pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to school. The school's motto, 'nurturing every talent', is indeed pupils' experience during their time here. Pupils highly value the wide range of opportunities they have for personal development. From camping to participating in the three tors event, pupils build independence and the ability to think for themselves. This begins in the Nursery where children develop their talents and learn to work and play together, both indoors and outdoors. Pupils behave well. They listen attentively and produce high-quality work. During breaktimes, pupils play well together. They can choose independently from a range of activities. Pupils know adults' high expectations of them and are successful in meeting these . Rewards and sanctions are used fairly and consistently across the school, which pupils value. Pupils feel happy and well cared for. Relationships between adults and pupils are warm and encouraging. Consequently, trust is high, and pupils feel safe. Bullying is very rare, and pupils are confident that adults deal effectively with any worries they might have. Parents value efficient communication about their child's learning and school events. They appreciate the many extra-curricular activities on offer to pupils.

What the school should improve

  • In mathematics, teaching does not always provide pupils with the most appropriate learning or support. This means that pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders must ensure that teaching strategies and support enable pupils to learn effectively.
  • A few subject curriculums are not as well developed as others. Consequently, pupils do not build on what they already know as effectively as they do in most subjects. Leaders must ensure that these curriculums are fully embedded so that teaching helps pupils to know and remember more and that pupils are well prepared for what comes next.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

10 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths20%

20%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score113

113, 7 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score113

113, 8 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

111 pupils on roll, with places for 84

Eligible for free school meals23.4%

23.4%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.9%

0.9%, 20.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18%

18%, 3.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Braddock CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Dobwalls Community Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
St Neot Community Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good53% met the expected standard
Liskeard Hillfort Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Lerryn CofE Primary School5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Winnow CofE School5 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
ST BARNABAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Ardern
Address
East Taphouse, Liskeard, PL14 4TB
Local authority
Cornwall
URN
140232

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.