Kehelland Village School
Kehelland, Camborne, TR14 0DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kehelland Village School is a primary school in Camborne for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 10th of 10 primary schools in Camborne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2023
Pupils enjoy attending Kehelland Village School. They describe the school as friendly and caring. Pupils understand the school's motto and how this helps them to feel safe and happy at school. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour, both in and outside the classroom. Pupils behave well and are eager to learn. Children in the early years settle to new routines quickly and follow instructions well. If pupils lose focus in lessons, staff ensure they return to learning quickly. Pupils feel safe. They value the positive relationships they have with staff. Pupils say that adults listen to them and support them with any worries. Parents and carers appreciate the care and attention that staff show to pupils. Pupils develop their talents and interests through clubs such as gardening, cookery and sports. They value the opportunity to be ambassadors for the school values and members of the school council. They say these leadership roles make them feel proud and allow them to set a positive example to others.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough on what pupils know and remember. As a result, pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The trust needs to ensure that, in all subjects, pupils build knowledge securely over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
64 pupils on roll, with places for 91
Schools near Kehelland Village School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Weeth Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Penponds School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Trevithick Learning Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alexei Read
- Phone
- 01209643143
- Address
- Kehelland, Camborne, TR14 0DA
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 142549
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.