- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
53 first choices, 56 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 455
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.0
Schools in PL25
A postcode district in Cornwall
- Postcode district
- 15 schools and nurseries
In short: PL25 is a postcode district in Cornwall with 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries157 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All PL25 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PL25
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 PL25
7 in PL25, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 333
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.6
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results close to the England average.
31 first choices, 31 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 377
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Top Secondary Schools in PL25
3 in PL25, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results above the England average.
251 first choices, 273 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,405
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
218 first choices, 183 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 882
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
Nurseries in PL25
6 in PL25, highest Ofsted grade first
Naturally Learning Charlestown
Charlestown, PL25 3NS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Baby Bugs Nursery
St. Austell, PL25 4DN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brighteyes
St. Austell, PL25 5QE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PL25, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good8
- Not graded yet5
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 PL25 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PL25 has 15 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 PL25
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 PL25
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PL25?
PL25 has 15 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PL25?
The highest-ranked schools in PL25 on Eduscope are Sandy Hill Academy, Penrice Academy, Mount Charles School. 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 do I choose the right school in PL25?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in PL25 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.