Portreath Community Primary School

About Portreath Community Primary School

Portreath Primary school is a village school that prides itself on its very special relationship with its community. It is a happy school that is committed to helping children do, and be their very best. We believe that happy children are the most successful learners.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs C Pamplin

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 53 responses • 32.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.5% positive 7.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.2% positive 1.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.2% positive 1.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

94.3% positive 1.9% negative

My child does well at this school

98.1% positive 1.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 53 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

7.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

63.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful Experience at Portreath School"

My child has thrived at Portreath School. The staff are friendly and approachable, and the facilities are excellent. We love the focus on kindness, empathy, and inclusion - it's great to see these values in practice.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Lucy W Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 20, 2021

5.0

"Portreath School Exceeds Expectations"

My child has made excellent progress at Portreath School, and the staff have been incredibly supportive. We appreciate the emphasis on creativity and courage - it's great to see the children encouraged to try new things.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Ruth R Unconfirmed

Parent May 1, 2020

4.0

"Mixed Feelings About Portreath School"

I have mixed feelings about Portreath School. On the one hand, I think the staff are friendly and the facilities are good. On the other hand, I felt that the school could have done more to support my child's special educational needs. Overall, it was an okay experience.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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