Coads Green Primary School

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

Coads Green, Launceston, PL15 7LYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Coads Green Primary School is a primary school in Launceston for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 6th of 13 primary schools in Launceston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 October 2022, report published 1 December 2022

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 October 2022

Coads Green is a happy and thriving school. Leaders have created a warm and welcoming environment. They ensure that staff know pupils well. Pupils and staff are proud to be part of the school. Pupils value the interesting and varied curriculum, such as learning the Cornish language. Consequently, they enjoy attending school. Staff have high expectations of pupils. They expect pupils to do their best. Pupils respond to this positively. As a result, their behaviour is exemplary, both in lessons and at social times. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They say people are kind to each other. They are confident that staff will resolve any issues that occur. Leaders have devised a carefully considered personal development curriculum. This is the foundation for much of the school's work. Leaders place a strong emphasis on developing pupils' character. For example, pupils learn about resilience and perseverance through trips and residentials. They understand the importance of teamwork through participating in sports tournaments. Parents speak highly of the school. They appreciate the way staff care for pupils. One comment, typical of many, said, 'The staff make my child feel safe, happy and valued.'

What the school should improve

  • Curriculum thinking in some subjects is not as precise as it could be in identifying how the early years prepares pupils for Year 1. As a result, there are missed opportunities for children to learn even more. Leaders need to ensure they sharpen curriculum thinking for all subjects in the early years in order to prepare pupils fully for Year 1.
  • While the mathematics curriculum overall enables pupils to do well in mathematics, teaching does not always promote consistent use of mathematical vocabulary. This limits pupils' ability to deepen their knowledge further. Leaders need to ensure that mathematical vocabulary is consistently used and promoted so that pupils can tackle more complex problems.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

8 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths50%

50%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

29 pupils on roll, with places for 77

Eligible for free school meals20.7%

20.7%, 5.8 percentage points below 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 support17.2%

17.2%, 2.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Coads Green Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Lewannick Community Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good78% met the expected standard
Upton Cross Academy3 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Trekenner Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
South Petherwin Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Stoke Climsland School4 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Headteacher Sarah Reid
Address
Coads Green, Launceston, PL15 7LY
Local authority
Cornwall
URN
145758

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.