Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
URN: 112012 • Truro TR1 1BN
Overview
- Name
- Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
- URN
- 112012
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Penny Shilston (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Bodmin Road, Truro TR1 1BN
Summary
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School, located in Truro, Cornwall, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 410 students. The school emphasizes a creative and inclusive learning environment underpinned by a Christian ethos. It aims to empower children to reach their full potential academically, socially, and spiritually while fostering respect for diverse cultures and beliefs.
The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that prioritises the development of key skills and values, encouraging pupils to engage in various activities and community events. With a strong focus on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) development, Archbishop Benson promotes positive citizenship and ethical understanding among its students.
Additionally, the school is committed to ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere, actively addressing friendship issues and bullying through its "5 Steps to Fellowship Code." This approach, combined with a dedicated staff team, helps to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive and prepare for their future educational journeys.
The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that prioritises the development of key skills and values, encouraging pupils to engage in various activities and community events. With a strong focus on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) development, Archbishop Benson promotes positive citizenship and ethical understanding among its students.
Additionally, the school is committed to ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere, actively addressing friendship issues and bullying through its "5 Steps to Fellowship Code." This approach, combined with a dedicated staff team, helps to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive and prepare for their future educational journeys.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mount Hawke Academy (75.4)
- Threemilestone School (66.8)
- St Mary's CofE School, Truro (66.3)
- Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School (66.1)
- Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School (64.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 410 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 410 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 410 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 410 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 410 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 410 |
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