Cusgarne Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Cusgarne, Truro, TR4 8RWOpen in maps

Cusgarne Primary School is a primary school in Truro for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 10th of 24 primary schools in Truro. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 February 2014, report published 20 March 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 March 2022

Cusgarne Primary is a school where pupils feel valued and safe. Staff greet pupils warmly and show great care towards them. Pupils thrive on the positive relationships that leaders foster throughout the school. Pupils say that the school is like one big family. Pupils know that their teachers expect them to behave well. Their learning is not disturbed by poor behaviour. In class, pupils listen respectfully to each other and their teachers. Pupils say that instances of bullying are rare and that adults in school resolve any issues quickly and effectively. Pupils work hard and relish challenges in their work. They enjoy contributing to the wider life of the school, for example through the school council. Older pupils gladly take on responsibility for looking after younger children. Leaders provide pupils with opportunities to experience life beyond the local area. Pupils speak excitedly about their musical success, such as at a recent music festival in Truro. They are looking forward to an upcoming trip to London.

What the school should improve

  • The curriculum in Reception and key stage 1 does not meet the needs of all pupils. As a result, some pupils do not learn as much as they could. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum for these pupils is as ambitious as the curriculum in the rest of the school.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

19 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

40 pupils on roll, with places for 98

Eligible for free school meals20%

20%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.5%

7.5%, 14.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15%

15%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan15%

15%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cusgarne Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Kennall Vale School2 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
St Day and Carharrack Community School2 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Devoran School2 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Chacewater Community Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Lily Goodman
Phone
01872863563
Website
cusgarne.org
Address
Cusgarne, Truro, TR4 8RW
Local authority
Cornwall
URN
145077

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.