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.

297

Total schools

Outstanding

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 24 (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 74% 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.