Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

About Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Truro, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 423 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of ARCHBISHOP BENSON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

423 / 436 (97%)

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bodmin Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1BN

Phone

01872273185

Headteacher

Helen Giblett

Website

http://www.archbishop-benson.cornwall.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School?

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Truro, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School have?

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School has 423 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is part of ARCHBISHOP BENSON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL.

Where is Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School?

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is located at Bodmin Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1BN.