- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
58 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 441
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.3
Schools in PL26
A postcode district in Cornwall
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: PL26 is a postcode district in Cornwall with 12 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2112 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All PL26 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PL26
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 PL26
12 in PL26, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
13 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 91
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
18 first choices, 18 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 160
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.4
Top Secondary Schools in PL26
1 in PL26, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Results well below the England average.
135 first choices, 136 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 888
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
Nurseries in PL26
8 in PL26, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Eyes Childcare
St. Austell, PL26 7QF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Gorran Pre-School
St. Austell, PL26 6LH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Happy Days Penrice
St. Austell, PL26 6AA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PL26, 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.
- Good17
- Not graded yet4
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 PL26 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PL26 has 21 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 PL26
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 PL26
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PL26?
PL26 has 21 schools, including 12 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PL26?
The highest-ranked schools in PL26 on Eduscope are St Mewan Community Primary School, Gorran School, Mevagissey Community Primary 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 PL26?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in PL26 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.