St Wenn School
St Wenn, Bodmin, PL30 5PSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Wenn School is a primary school in Bodmin for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 13th of 15 primary schools in Bodmin. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 February 2011, report published 15 March 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2022
Parents, carers and pupils feel a great affection for this school. They value the caring, close-knit community. Staff are proud to work here. Leaders and governors are ambitious and want the best for every child. Pupils say that their school is like a family where everyone cares about each other. Pupils get on well together and most pay close attention when learning. This means that lessons run smoothly. Pupils treat adults and each other with respect. Pupils say that bullying is not an issue. They are confident that staff would listen to any concerns and act if needed. The new headteacher, supported by the governing body, has quickly addressed the most pressing issues in the school. The impact of the changes is visible in the school, for example in the improved behaviour of pupils.
What the school should improve
- Not all pupils are supported to develop a love of reading. This is because pupils do not get enough opportunities to experience high-quality books being read to them well. Leaders have identified the need for a more systematic approach to this aspect of the teaching of reading. Leaders must now ensure that pupils experience a range of high- quality texts on a regular basis.
- Some pupils find it difficult to remember important information. This is because, sometimes, the curriculum moves too fast for them. Leaders must ensure that all pupils get the time and support they need to remember and recall important information.
- Governors do not have a strong enough understanding of the effectiveness of the school. Although governors have improved the way they oversee the work of the school, this is not sufficiently focused on their priorities. Governors must now clarify their expectations for the school and closely monitor the quality of provision that pupils receive.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
75 pupils on roll, with places for 77
Schools near St Wenn School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roche Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Columb Major Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Dennis Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Lanivet Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Nanstallon Community Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Lanhydrock Schools Partnership
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Grace Smith
- Phone
- 01726890405
- Address
- St Wenn, Bodmin, PL30 5PS
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 111901
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.