Nanstallon Community Primary School
URN: 111914 • Bodmin PL30 5JZ
Overview
- Name
- Nanstallon Community Primary School
- URN
- 111914
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Stephenson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01208831418
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nanstallon, Bodmin PL30 5JZ
Summary
Nanstallon Community Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Bodmin, Cornwall, with a current enrolment of 115 pupils and a capacity of 119. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive, regardless of their background. The dedicated staff focus on fostering strong relationships between home, school, and the wider community, ensuring that students feel valued and motivated.
The curriculum at Nanstallon has evolved significantly, moving from traditional rote learning methods to a more holistic approach that emphasises critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional development. Students engage in a variety of subjects, including STEM and arts integration, often using technology to enhance their learning experiences. This modern educational framework prepares pupils for the complexities of the contemporary world while maintaining a strong foundation in essential skills.
Feedback from parents highlights the positive atmosphere at the school, with many noting the responsiveness of teachers and the overall enjoyment their children experience in learning. The school aims to create a purposeful and friendly environment that encourages pupils to take responsibility for their own work and interests.
The curriculum at Nanstallon has evolved significantly, moving from traditional rote learning methods to a more holistic approach that emphasises critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional development. Students engage in a variety of subjects, including STEM and arts integration, often using technology to enhance their learning experiences. This modern educational framework prepares pupils for the complexities of the contemporary world while maintaining a strong foundation in essential skills.
Feedback from parents highlights the positive atmosphere at the school, with many noting the responsiveness of teachers and the overall enjoyment their children experience in learning. The school aims to create a purposeful and friendly environment that encourages pupils to take responsibility for their own work and interests.
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Nearby alternatives
- Blisland Community Primary School (71.3)
- Lanivet Community Primary School (63.6)
- St Teath Community Primary School (63.4)
- St Kew Community Primary School (61.9)
- Cardinham School (61.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 115 | 60 | 55 | 119 | 8.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 125 | 62 | 63 | 119 | 14.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 114 | 58 | 56 | 119 | 10.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 114 | 58 | 56 | 119 | 10.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 111 | 56 | 55 | 119 | 8.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 105 | 49 | 56 | 105 | 6.70 |
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