- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well above the England average.
5 first choices, 5 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 60
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Schools in PL18
A postcode district in Cornwall
- Postcode district
- 7 schools and nurseries
In short: PL18 is a postcode district in Cornwall with 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries75 primary · 2 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated
All PL18 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PL18
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in PL18
5 in PL18, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
19 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1135%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1143%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 91
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Secondary Schools in PL18
2 in PL18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Lowen School
Pl18 9ns · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 25
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Copper Fields School
Gunnislake, PL18 9EH · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in PL18
2 in PL18, highest Ofsted grade first
Delaware Pre School
Gunnislake, PL18 9EZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Tamar Valley Preschool
Calstock, PL18 9QL · Nursery
- No Ofsted grade yet
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in PL18
2 in PL18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Lowen School
Pl18 9ns · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 25
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Copper Fields School
Gunnislake, PL18 9EH · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in PL18
2 in PL18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Lowen School
Pl18 9ns · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 25
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Copper Fields School
Gunnislake, PL18 9EH · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PL18, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good3
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every PL18 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PL18 has 7 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in PL18
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about PL18
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PL18?
PL18 has 7 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PL18?
The highest-ranked schools in PL18 on Eduscope are Calstock Community Primary School, Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy, Copper Valley Junior Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in PL18?
There are 2 independent schools in PL18, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in PL18?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in PL18 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.