North Petherwin Primary School

URN: 111942 • Launceston PL15 8NE

Overview

Name
North Petherwin Primary School
URN
111942
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jo-Anne Callow (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Brazzacott, Launceston PL15 8NE

Summary

North Petherwin Primary School, located in Launceston, Cornwall, is a community school that operates under the federation with Werrington Primary School. Together, they serve approximately 120 pupils across both institutions, with North Petherwin currently enrolling 56 students. The schools share a governing body and a headteacher, fostering a collaborative environment while maintaining their individual identities.

The school promotes a Capabilities Curriculum alongside the national curriculum, focusing on developing essential life skills such as resilience, creativity, and effective communication. This approach aims to nurture well-rounded individuals who are engaged and prepared for future challenges. The school environment is designed to be supportive and stimulating, encouraging children to take responsibility for their learning and to respect one another.

North Petherwin Primary School has been rated 'Good' by OFSTED in its latest inspection in May 2023. The school prioritises safeguarding, with designated leads in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. The school day runs from 8.50 am to 3.20 pm, with an emphasis on creating a family atmosphere where mixed-age learning is encouraged.

Key details

LA
Cornwall
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
70
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2015-12-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cornwall

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 70
2024-09-11 70
2023-09-11 70
2022-09-11 70
2021-09-11 70
2020-09-11 70

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