Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Cornwall 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 297 schools across Cornwall. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Cornwall has 297 primary & secondary schools, of which 23 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 213 rated Good — 79% of primary & secondary schools in Cornwall are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Camborne Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Cornwall follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

297
Total schools
23
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
60.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Camborne Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Truro Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Trenance Learning Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Curnow School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Newquay Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Trythall Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
8. Millbrook CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
9. Mousehole School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
10. Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 86 View school
11. Egloskerry Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
12. St Levan Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
13. Sandy Hill Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
14. St Issey Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
15. St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne
Primary
 Good 83 View school
16. Tregony Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
17. Lanner Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
18. Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
19. Gorran School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Antony Church of England School
Primary
 Good 81 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Cornwall?
There are 297 primary & secondary schools in Cornwall, of which 23 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Cornwall?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Cornwall is Camborne Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Cornwall?
Primary and secondary school applications in Cornwall are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Cornwall council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Cornwall?
8% of primary & secondary schools in Cornwall are rated Outstanding and 72% are rated Good. 76.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.