Best Boarding Schools in Cornwall
4 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- There are 4 boarding schools in Cornwall, making up 0.8% of all schools in the area, which is in line with the national average of 1.2%.
- These schools have a strong Ofsted record, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 2 inspected schools.
- Cornwall's boarding schools have a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 7.1%, and a higher proportion with special educational needs at 15.8%, compared to national averages.
- The boarding schools in Cornwall have a low pupil-teacher ratio of 8.70, and high spending per pupil at £25,401, but lower Progress 8 and Attainment 8 scores, at -1.65 and 34.82 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 486 boarding schools in Cornwall, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -1.65 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 34.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 37% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £25,401 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.