North Petherwin School
Brazzacott, North Petherwin, Launceston, PL15 8NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
North Petherwin School is a primary school in Launceston for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 10th of 13 primary schools in Launceston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 July 2013, report published 19 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
North Petherwin is a happy and inclusive school. Pupils talk enthusiastically about their learning and the wider opportunities they receive. They say school is like an extended family. Parents agree and are very supportive of the school's ethos to develop all aspects of pupils' characters. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils' conduct and attitudes to learning are excellent. They are supportive of each other and enjoy harmonious relationships. Children in the early years benefit from well-established routines. They form strong relationships with staff at the school. Many pupils attend the range of clubs on offer, which includes crochet, bible stories and different sporting activities. Pupils take on positions of responsibility, such as being a playground leader or member of the school council. They are proud to adopt these roles. Leaders create opportunities in the curriculum for outdoor learning, such as 'wildtribe'. This helps pupils to develop attributes such as resilience and teamwork.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the curriculum, staff do not make clear their expectations for the quality of work that pupils produce. Therefore, pupils are unable to use their work to revisit the knowledge they have learned or to demonstrate the progress they make through the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that pupils produce a high standard of work across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
69 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near North Petherwin School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egloskerry Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 91% met the expected standard |
| Boyton Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 25% met the expected standard |
| Warbstow Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Werrington Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 18% met the expected standard |
| Whitstone Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Phillpotts
- Phone
- 01566785886
- Address
- Brazzacott, North Petherwin, Launceston, PL15 8NE
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 142551
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.