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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Stephens Community Primary School (70.2)
- Egloskerry School (62.8)
- Tregadillett Primary School (62.4)
- Warbstow Community Pre-School and Primary School (62.1)
- North Petherwin School (61.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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