St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne
Trevu Road, Camborne, TR14 7AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne is a primary school in Camborne for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 2nd of 10 primary schools in Camborne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in February 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 10 February 2026, report published 26 April 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Needs attention
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 February 2026
St John’s is a highly inclusive school, where pupils belong and thrive. The school values the multicultural nature of its community and extends a warm welcome to all its families. Leaders recognise that pupils learn best when they feel happy, safe and secure. Pupils work hard in lessons and enjoy learning. This makes the school a calm and purposeful environment. Leaders have high ambitions for all. Pupils enjoy their learning and make steady progress through the curriculum. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, get the support they need to overcome any barriers. By the time they leave the school, published outcomes from key stage 2 national tests show that pupils achieve above the national averages in reading, writing and mathematics. However, leaders recognise that further work is needed to ensure that children in the early years are as well prepared as possible for the next stage of their education. Warm relationships exist between adults and pupils. Bullying is rare. If it does occur, pupils know trusted adults will resolve the situation swiftly. Across the school, pupils behave well. Learning is rarely interrupted, and playtimes are enjoyable. The school provides high-quality pastoral support to pupils and their families. Pupils who might find the start of the day more difficult receive appropriate support. ‘Nutmeg’, the school dog, greets other pupils as they arrive. This contributes to the harmonious atmosphere that pervades the school. Pupils learn what it means to live in modern Britain, including understanding different cultures, healthy relationships and how to stay safe online. Clubs such as netball, football and ‘chill club’ help to nurture pupils’ talents and interests. Pupils thoroughly enjoy trips and visits and talk enthusiastically about how these complement their learning.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that staff in the early years engage children in high-quality activities that develop and extend their knowledge and skills.
- Leaders should ensure that the approach to teaching handwriting is implemented consistently well so that pupils’ writing fluency and the quality of their work improve.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
149 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevithick Learning Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Roskear Primary & Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Weeth Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Armstrong
- Phone
- 01209713944
- Address
- Trevu Road, Camborne, TR14 7AE
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 140763
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.