Mawnan CofE VA Primary School
Shute Hill, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mawnan CofE VA Primary School is a primary school in Falmouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 1st of 9 primary schools in Falmouth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2024, report published 26 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
This school radiates joy. Pupils skip into school every day, eager to learn. Staff expect the very best from pupils in whatever they do. Pupils give this unequivocally. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils learn the curriculum exceptionally well. As a result, they are very well prepared for secondary school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. The school develops pupils' character to a very high standard. It instils a sense of pride and responsibility in pupils. This means they are self- motivated to learn. In lessons, they share and listen to each other's ideas respectfully. At social times, pupils play harmoniously together. In the early years, staff establish routines quickly. This helps children to flourish into confident and independent learners. The school tirelessly celebrates differences, such as cultural or religious beliefs. This means that pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils experience a wealth of opportunities beyond the academic. They pursue their talents and interests through clubs, such as sailing, skateboarding and art. Parents and carers emphatically praise the school in all aspects of its work. One comment, typical of many, stated, 'Staff, pupils and parents collaborate to create an environment where our children can thrive both academically and socially.'
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
144 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Mawnan CofE VA Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manaccan Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 0% met the expected standard |
| St Francis CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 51% met the expected standard |
| Marlborough School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 60% met the expected standard |
| King Charles Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Jilly Pridmore
- Phone
- 01326250660
- Address
- Shute Hill, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5HQ
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 112002
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.