Lanivet Community Primary School

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

Lanivet, Honeys Hill, Bodmin, PL30 5HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lanivet Community Primary School is a primary school in Bodmin for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 6th of 15 primary schools in Bodmin. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 14 November 2022

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 21 September 2022

Leaders provide pupils with many opportunities to develop a 'love of learning' at Lanivet Community Primary School. They have ambitious expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils talk with confidence about how much they enjoy learning, starting in the Reception Year. Pupils are clear that staff want the best for them. Most pupils behave well. They know what it means to 'be ready, be respectful and be safe'. Classrooms are calm and productive environments. Pupils say that learning is rarely disturbed by poor behaviour. A few pupils find it difficult to meet leaders' high expectations. They receive help from staff who know their needs well and help them to understand their emotions. Consequently, pupils experience success and are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils know what the different types of bullying are. They know what to do if it were to happen to them. Parents appreciate leaders being visible on the playground each morning. They consider leaders to be friendly and welcoming. The majority of parents hold positive views of the school. 'My children are valued, safe and happy', was a typical comment.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, teachers are not always clear about the most important knowledge that pupils need to remember. As a result, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge and find it hard to remember their learning. Leaders need to ensure that the key knowledge pupils need to remember is identified clearly in all subjects.
  • In some subjects, teachers' checks on what pupils know and can do are not as helpful as they could be. Some gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified quickly enough. Leaders need to ensure that there is a consistent and effective approach to assessment in all subjects. This will enable teachers to adapt learning successfully when needed.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

20 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 maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below 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

147 pupils on roll, with places for 175

Eligible for free school meals14.3%

14.3%, 12.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.1%

4.1%, 17.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.4%

18.4%, 3.6 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 Lanivet Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Nanstallon Community Primary School2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard60% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin2 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Berrycoombe School2 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
Beacon Academy2 milesOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good62% 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
Mr Tim Gray
Address
Lanivet, Honeys Hill, Bodmin, PL30 5HE
Local authority
Cornwall
URN
145755

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.