Mawnan CofE VA Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

144 pupils on roll, with places for 119

Eligible for free school meals8.3%

8.3%, 18.2 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 support7.6%

7.6%, 7.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Mawnan CofE VA Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Manaccan Primary School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement0% met the expected standard
St Francis CofE Primary School3 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standard51% met the expected standard
Marlborough School3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard70% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding60% met the expected standard
King Charles Church of England Primary School3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard74% 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
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.