Best primary schools in Saltash (2026)
Saltash has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery, in the top 16% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 56%, 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 16% in England |
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery Saltash |
75% | 72% | 7% | No rating | |
2 Top 43% in England |
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Saltash |
63% | 59% | 9% | Good | |
3 Top 44% in England |
Burraton Community Primary School Saltash |
64% | 63% | 7% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 9% in England |
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Saltash · Church of England |
42% | 28% | 3% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Saltash?
On exam results over the last three years, St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery is the top-ranked primary school in Saltash, in the top 16% 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.