South Petherwin Community Primary School
URN: 111947 • Launceston PL15 7LE
Overview
- Name
- South Petherwin Community Primary School
- URN
- 111947
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The Launceston Rural Learning Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Avery (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01566776363
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- South Petherwin, Launceston PL15 7LE
Summary
South Petherwin Community Primary School, located in Launceston, Cornwall, is a foundation school that serves a mixed-gender population of 116 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 105. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met. The ethos of the school revolves around fostering happiness, confidence, and motivation among students, encouraging them to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at South Petherwin is designed to be flexible and personalised, promoting academic achievement alongside artistic, musical, and sporting talents. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusion and aims to provide opportunities for every child to flourish in a safe and supportive atmosphere. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mr. Matthew Avery, work collaboratively to celebrate and support student achievements.
As a community-focused institution, South Petherwin CP School actively engages with parents and the wider village community. The school values partnerships and encourages participation in various initiatives, including a school lottery to raise funds for educational resources and activities.
The curriculum at South Petherwin is designed to be flexible and personalised, promoting academic achievement alongside artistic, musical, and sporting talents. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusion and aims to provide opportunities for every child to flourish in a safe and supportive atmosphere. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mr. Matthew Avery, work collaboratively to celebrate and support student achievements.
As a community-focused institution, South Petherwin CP School actively engages with parents and the wider village community. The school values partnerships and encourages participation in various initiatives, including a school lottery to raise funds for educational resources and activities.
Useful links
- Learn more (other)
- South Petherwin CP School - News/Blog (other)
- here (other)
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)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The Launceston Rural Learning Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 116
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 61
- FSM %
- 14.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 116 | 55 | 61 | 105 | 14.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 115 | 53 | 62 | 105 | 14.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 111 | 50 | 61 | 105 | 14.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 111 | 50 | 61 | 105 | 14.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 112 | 56 | 56 | 105 | 16.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 102 | 56 | 46 | 105 | 15.70 |
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