Cardinham School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bodmin, South West PL30 4BN · Cornwall
#364 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3738 of 15,697 nationally
About Cardinham School
Cardinham School is a academy primary located in Bodmin, in the Cornwall local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 81 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 70.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 364th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 81; capacity filled 96.4%.
There are 18 schools in Bodmin; Cardinham School ranks 1st of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)69%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cardinham School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 81
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 69%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Cardinham School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Blisland Primary Academy
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
51 students · 4.2 km away
Callywith College
Bodmin · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students · 4.5 km away
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
500 students · 5.4 km away
Bodmin College
Bodmin · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,236 students · 5.6 km away
Beacon Academy
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students · 5.9 km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students · 6.3 km away
Berrycoombe School
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
197 students · 6.4 km away
St Neot Community Primary School
Liskeard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students · 6.4 km away
Braddock CofE Primary School
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
111 students · 8.2 km away
St Breward Community Primary School
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
34 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
Godolphin Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
St Kew Academy
Bodmin · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
Tredington Community Primary School
Tewkesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
Salcombe Church of England Primary School
Salcombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
80 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
80 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinham School a good school?
Cardinham School has a Success Index (England) of 70.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #364 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cardinham School rank in South West?
Cardinham School ranks #364 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3738 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cardinham School?
Cardinham School had 81 students in 2025.
Is Cardinham School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cardinham School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Cardinham School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cardinham School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.