North Petherwin School
URN: 142551 • Launceston PL15 8NE
Overview
- Name
- North Petherwin School
- URN
- 142551
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Phillpotts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01566785886
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brazzacott, Launceston PL15 8NE
Summary
North Petherwin School, located in Launceston, Cornwall, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 74 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 70. The school is part of a federation with Werrington Primary School, sharing a governing body and head teacher, which fosters a collaborative learning environment. Both schools emphasize high expectations and respect while promoting a family atmosphere where pupils of mixed ages learn and play together.
The curriculum at North Petherwin incorporates the national curriculum alongside a Capabilities Curriculum, focusing on seven key areas including resilience, creativity, and communication. This approach aims to nurture the whole child, preparing them for future learning and societal engagement. The school day runs from 8.50 am to 3.20 pm, with a strong commitment to creating a happy and stimulating environment for all students.
Recent OFSTED reports from May and July 2023 rated both North Petherwin and Werrington as 'Good' schools, reflecting their dedication to safeguarding and quality education. The school is committed to supporting each child's development and fostering a sense of responsibility and independence.
The curriculum at North Petherwin incorporates the national curriculum alongside a Capabilities Curriculum, focusing on seven key areas including resilience, creativity, and communication. This approach aims to nurture the whole child, preparing them for future learning and societal engagement. The school day runs from 8.50 am to 3.20 pm, with a strong commitment to creating a happy and stimulating environment for all students.
Recent OFSTED reports from May and July 2023 rated both North Petherwin and Werrington as 'Good' schools, reflecting their dedication to safeguarding and quality education. The school is committed to supporting each child's development and fostering a sense of responsibility and independence.
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Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 74
- Boys
- 34
- Girls
- 40
- FSM %
- 8.60
- Open date
- 2016-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 74 | 34 | 40 | 70 | 8.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 74 | 37 | 37 | 70 | 14.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 79 | 44 | 35 | 70 | 20.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 79 | 44 | 35 | 70 | 20.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 71 | 40 | 31 | 70 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 72 | 40 | 32 | 70 | 6.50 |
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