Otterham Community Primary School

URN: 146391 • Camelford PL32 9YW

Overview

Name
Otterham Community Primary School
URN
146391
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
H Ward (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01840261344
Website
Visit
Address
Marshgate, Camelford PL32 9YW

Summary

Otterham Community Primary School, located in Camelford, Cornwall, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 63 pupils and a capacity of 84. The school is part of the Westcountry Schools Trust, having merged with the North Cornwall Learning Trust in June 2024. This partnership enhances collaboration among schools, aiming to raise aspirations and improve educational opportunities for students.

The school places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, encouraging children to explore their local environment and beyond, including trips to places like London and the Isles of Scilly. The curriculum has been enriched with a focus on Geography, History, and Religious Education through the Opening Worlds Humanities curriculum, alongside a new Science scheme of work. Additionally, vocabulary and oracy development are priorities across all subjects.

Otterham CP School offers a variety of after-school clubs, including Lego, Gardening, and Gymnastics, which change throughout the year. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment for all children.

Key details

LA
Cornwall
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
84
Pupils
63
Boys
24
Girls
39
FSM %
11.10
Open date
2018-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-07-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cornwall

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 63 24 39 84 11.10
2024-09-11 63 31 32 84 12.70
2023-09-11 75 43 32 84 13.30
2022-09-11 75 43 32 84 13.30
2021-09-11 75 38 37 84 16.00
2020-09-11 84 40 44 84 13.10

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