Bosvigo School, based in Truro, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Bosvigo School currently has around 326 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Chapel Hill, Truro, TR1 3BJ
Website: www.bosvigo.cornwall.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01872274034
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cornwall
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Chris Wallis
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 111875

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2011

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 315
Number of Pupils: 326
Number of Boys: 175
Number of Girls: 151

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British81.00%264
Other Asian4.30%14
African4.00%13
Other Mixed2.80%9
Other Black1.80%6
Unclassified1.20%4
Other White1.20%4
White and Asian0.90%3
Indian0.90%3
Bangladeshi0.60%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%2
White and Black Caribbean0.30%1
Pakistani0.30%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.1)
Writing: Well Below Average (-2.8)
Maths: Average (-0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
67%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Truro Nursery School
Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ
4out of 4 847 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bosvigo School
Chapel Hill , TR1 3BJ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Treyew Primary School
Albany Road , Malabar TR1 3PQ
- not rated 941 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ
- not rated 965 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Truro Learning Academy
Albany Road , Malabar TR1 3PQ
3out of 4 1,072 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Bodmin Road , TR1 1BN
3out of 4 1,330 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Penair School A Science College
St Clement , TR1 1TN
- not rated 2,326 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Penair School
St Clement , TR1 1TN
3out of 4 2,326 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Truro and Penwith College
College Road , TR1 3XX
- not rated 3,205 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Michael's Catholic Small School
St George's Road , TR1 3JD
- not rated 291 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Education Out of School/Carrick
Glynn House , Treyew Road TR1 3AS
- not rated 601 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Treyew Road , TR1 3AS
4out of 4 604 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Truro High School
Falmouth Road , TR1 2HU
- not rated 655 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Glynn House Short Stay School
Glynn House , County Hall TR1 3AY
- not rated 754 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.