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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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