Cardinham School

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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Cardinham School is a primary school in Bodmin for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 2nd of 15 primary schools in Bodmin. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 July 2015, report published 9 September 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

13 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

81 pupils on roll, with places for 84

Eligible for free school meals12.3%

12.3%, 14.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.2%

1.2%, 20.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.9%

9.9%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cardinham School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Blisland Primary Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	62% met the expected standard
Beacon Academy	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	81% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard
Berrycoombe School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	55% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Larcombe
Phone: 01208821326
Website: cardinhamschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cardinham, Bodmin, PL30 4BN
Local authority: Cornwall
URN: 145754

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.