Best primary schools in Falmouth (2026)
Falmouth has 5 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Marlborough School, in the top 26% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 65%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 26% in England |
Marlborough School Falmouth |
71% | 70% | 13% | Report card | |
2 Top 37% in England |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth Falmouth · Roman Catholic |
68% | 60% | 0% | Not judged | |
3 Top 37% in England |
King Charles Church of England Primary School Falmouth · Church of England |
67% | 74% | 7% | Report card | |
4 Top 40% in England |
Falmouth Primary Academy Falmouth |
64% | 69% | 8% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 41% in England |
St Francis CofE Primary School Falmouth · Church of England |
60% | 51% | 5% | Report card |
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What is the best primary school in Falmouth?
On exam results over the last three years, Marlborough School is the top-ranked primary school in Falmouth, in the top 26% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.