Boscastle Community Primary School
URN: 111929 • Boscastle PL35 0AU
Overview
- Name
- Boscastle Community Primary School
- URN
- 111929
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The Camelford Co-operative Learning Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Haden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01840250329
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fore Street, Boscastle PL35 0AU
Summary
Boscastle Community Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in the picturesque village of Boscastle, Cornwall. With a small student body of 51 pupils and a capacity of 79, the school fosters a nurturing environment where each child is valued as an individual. The school's ethos emphasizes inclusion and aims to build children's confidence, knowledge, skills, and creativity through engaging and relevant lessons.
The curriculum at Boscastle is enriched by the school's unique Wild Valley area and local landmarks, allowing students to learn through exploration of the natural world. The school actively collaborates with local artists and organizations, providing students with diverse learning experiences. Notably, Boscastle has achieved recognition in STEM education, with older students participating in competitions like the First Lego League, showcasing their skills in coding and robotics.
The school day runs from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, offering a total of 32.5 hours of education each week. The committed staff and supportive community play a crucial role in creating a purposeful and enjoyable learning atmosphere for all students.
The curriculum at Boscastle is enriched by the school's unique Wild Valley area and local landmarks, allowing students to learn through exploration of the natural world. The school actively collaborates with local artists and organizations, providing students with diverse learning experiences. Notably, Boscastle has achieved recognition in STEM education, with older students participating in competitions like the First Lego League, showcasing their skills in coding and robotics.
The school day runs from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, offering a total of 32.5 hours of education each week. The committed staff and supportive community play a crucial role in creating a purposeful and enjoyable learning atmosphere for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Parc Eglos School (78.7)
- Indian Queens Community Primary School and Nursery (77.1)
- St Agnes Academy (76.7)
- Sandy Hill Academy (76.6)
- Penpol School (75.8)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The Camelford Co-operative Learning Trust
- Capacity
- 79
- Pupils
- 51
- Boys
- 25
- Girls
- 26
- FSM %
- 27.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 51 | 25 | 26 | 79 | 27.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 58 | 24 | 34 | 84 | 29.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 68 | 32 | 36 | 84 | 25.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 68 | 32 | 36 | 84 | 25.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 67 | 32 | 35 | 84 | 22.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 75 | 36 | 39 | 84 | 8.00 |
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