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Where is St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne located?

St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne is located in Camborne, Cornwall, South West, TR14 7AE.

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St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne serves students aged 4 to 11.

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St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne

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In terms of academic performance, St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne has 80% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 78 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 27.3%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedGood · 2021KS2 expected80%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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6.9

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Computed from 12 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid43% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Roman Catholic
Size: 78 pupils
SEN support: 28% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 80% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 28% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 75/100

Excellent surroundings

Air quality95/100

Transport access95/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne

At St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

85% met the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths.

Staff and Finance at St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne

The teacher turnover rate at St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne is 27.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne

St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne has 78 pupils on roll.

23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

28% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne Ofsted Rating: Good

St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne