Ofsted school ratings in Cornwall
In Cornwall (South West), 95 of 120 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 79.2%. That is 8.0 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 79.2%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 92
- Requires improvement
- 20
- Inadequate
- 5
- Graded schools
- 120
- rank 127/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Cornwall (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Cornwall | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 2.5% |
| Good | 92 | 76.7% |
| Requires improvement | 20 | 16.7% |
| Inadequate | 5 | 4.2% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Cornwall
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 79 | 19 | 5 | 77.4% |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 92.3% |
| Special | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Cornwall are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 95 of 120 graded state-funded schools in Cornwall hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 79.2%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Cornwall have?
- Cornwall has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 92 rated Good, out of 120 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Cornwall?
- 5 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Cornwall, and 20 rated Requires improvement, out of 120 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Cornwall?
- By phase in Cornwall: 77.4% of 106 primary schools; 92.3% of 13 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Cornwall compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Cornwall ranks 127 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 79.2% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.