Stratton Primary School
New Road, Stratton, Bude, EX23 9APOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stratton Primary School is a primary school in Bude for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 160th of 209 primary schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2019, report published 25 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
Stratton Primary is a friendly and inclusive school. Pupils are greeted warmly in the morning by staff in breakfast club or their teachers on the school gate. Throughout their day, pupils benefit from the kindness shown to them by staff. As a result, pupils enjoy school, feel safe and have adults they can speak to with any worries. Parents agree their child is well cared for and thriving at school. Pupils develop their independence and resilience by attending residential trips. The school carefully plans these to be further away from home, and for a longer period of time, as pupils get older. Pupils also participate in regular visits within their local area. These celebrate Cornish heritage and make links with curriculum learning. Recent excursions to RHS Garden Rosemoor, Truro Museum and a trip to the beach to learn about coastal safety have been enjoyed by pupils. Pupils have a strong voice through the popular school council. Many pupils also take on leadership roles, such as being a water safety ambassador, member of the eco committee or a sports leader. Classes 'buddy up' which allows older pupils to role model positive character traits. For example, Year 6 pupils and children in Reception Year read together.
What the school should improve
- Teaching does not consistently check pupils' understanding of new knowledge and concepts. Therefore, misconceptions or gaps in knowledge are not immediately identified and so persist. The school should ensure that teaching carefully checks what pupils have learned so that planned next steps support pupils' learning effectively.
- A minority of pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means they miss vital parts of their education and develop gaps in their knowledge of the curriculum. Leaders should develop further approaches in their work with families and external agencies to improve the attendance of such pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
340 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Stratton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bude Primary Academy - Juniors | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Marhamchurch CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 54% met the expected standard |
| Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Bridgerule Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Bude Communities' Schools' Trust
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Frances Glasby
- Phone
- 01288353196
- Address
- New Road, Stratton, Bude, EX23 9AP
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 111983
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.