St Just Primary School
Bosorne Road, St Just, Penzance, TR19 7JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Just Primary School is a primary school in Penzance for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 6th of 18 primary schools in Penzance. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2012, report published 29 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school and learning with their friends. In all classes, including the early years, relationships are positive and respectful. The school is a calm and purposeful place to learn. Pupils are happy and safe. They work hard, concentrate well and are eager to participate in lessons. Routines and high expectations are clearly communicated and consistently applied. This means pupils behave exceptionally well. They demonstrate the school's core values, including kindness and perseverance, and the school praises them for doing so. At playtimes, pupils socialise well together. Pupils appreciate opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities. Eco-council, school council and pupil subject ambassadors play their part in school improvement. Pupils spoke of the positive impact that pupil well-being and anti-bullying ambassadors have. A rich range of experiences open pupils' eyes to the awe and wonder of the world. For example, the 'One World School Across the Ocean' project has opened the doors for the school on a global stage. Pupils performed poems and presented at a local university, sharing their passion for ecology, connecting people with nature and working with other schools from around the world. Most parents recommend the school. They appreciate the nurturing environment the school provides.
What the school should improve
- In a small minority of subjects, the curriculum is not precise enough. As a result, pupils do not develop a deep understanding of the knowledge they need to be successful in these subjects. The school and trust need to identify the precise knowledge they want pupils to know and remember so that the curriculum is securely and consistently embedded across the school and pupils develop a deeper understanding over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
163 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Just Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendeen School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Sennen Community Primary Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Buryan Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Levan Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Jon Hall
- Phone
- 01736788478
- Address
- Bosorne Road, St Just, Penzance, TR19 7JU
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 142444
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.