St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

St Giles-on-the-Heath, Launceston, PL15 9SDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School is a primary school in Launceston for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 9th of 13 primary schools in Launceston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 January 2023, report published 6 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

14 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths57%

57%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

100 pupils on roll, with places for 105

Eligible for free school meals21%

21%, 5.5 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 support9%

9%, 5.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Werrington Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good18% met the expected standard
Boyton Community Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good25% met the expected standard
Ashwater Primary School4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Stephens Community Academy4 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Lifton Community Academy4 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Ruhaina Alford
Address
St Giles-on-the-Heath, Launceston, PL15 9SD
Local authority
Devon
URN
113165

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.