Parish Information
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South Petherwin Parish lies 2 miles to the south west of Launceston in the county of Cornwall. Along with the hamlets of Daws House, Trebursye, Tregaller and Trecrogo it covers an area of 2,054 hectacres. The majority of the area is given over to agriculture, although part of the Parish covers Launceston's Pennygillam Industrial Estate.
It is bounded on the north by St
Thomas-by-Launceston and St Mary Magdalene,
Launceston, on the east by Launceston, Lawhitton
and Lezant, on the south by Lezant and
Lewannick, and on the west by Trewen and St
Thomas-by-Launceston. The town of Launceston
provides employment for many of the population
of this parish, which lies in an agricultural
area one and a half miles to the west of the
town and on the north-eastern bank of the River
Inny. Slate quarrying was an important industry
in the 19th century. Sat Apr 25 13:04:04 2009.1 GMT The Parish's population is roughly 1,000 grouped in just over 390 households. 55% of the population is over forty. 12.4% of families in the South Petherwin ward, which includes Lawhitton and St. Thomas parish's, are in receipt of means tested benefit, making it the second least 'income deprived' ward in North Cornwall. 88 % of South Petherwin ward households have access to a car, which is significantly higher than both the North Cornwall (79.9%) and UK (67.4%) averages. There were 24 Business properties paying rates in the Parish during 2001/2002. The main village in the Parish, South Petherwin, has the key services of a Post Office/ Shop, a Village Hall, a Public House the Winds Of Change, a Primary School and a Daily bus route. South Petherwin also has the important services of a Mobile Library, a Playgroup and a Youth Club. |
The Post Office Stores opening times are:
Monday - Friday 08:00 AM to 18:00 pm
Saturday 08:00 am to 12:30 PM
Sunday 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The shop is run by Darren and Sarah Hart and offers a friendly service.
They stock an extensive range of products including a large display of Magazines and Newspapers, plus an Off Licence.
Tel: 01566 774428 email darren.sarah@tiscali.co.uk
The Winds of Change Freehouse and Restaurant
South Petherwin, Launceston, PL15 7LP Tel 01566 776988
Fish and Chip Service
A new service is being offered by The Nippy Chippy a mobile Fish and Chip shop. Its run by Kath Choak who stocks fresh local produce and her own homemade cakes. The Nippy Chippy visits South Petherwin once a week between 6:30pm and 7:30 pm every Tuesday opposite the Village Post Office. contact no. 07595 894970
South Petherwin Community Primary School
School Website www.south-petherwin.moonfruit.com
Email:
secretary@south-petherwin.cornwall.sch.uk
| Address |
South Petherwin Launceston |
|---|---|
| Head | Mr Phil Wright |
| Telephone | 01566 776363 |
| School type | Community school |
| Age range | 4-11 |
Achievement & attainment results
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Pupils | 96 | 94 | 97 | 97 | 94 |
| English (%) | 71% | 100% | 87% | 85% | 82% |
| Maths (%) | 79% | 91% | 87% | 77% | 91% |
| Science (%) | 100% | 100% | 93% | 100% | 100% |
| Agg. score | 250 | 291 | 267 | 262 | 273 |
| Value added measure | 101.2 | 102.9 | 100.1 | - | - |
Latest South Petherwin School Ofsted report
Launceston College
Website: http://vle.launceston-college.cornwall.sch.uk/joomla/
| Address |
Dunheved Road
Launceston |
|---|---|
| Head | Mr. Jackson |
| Telephone |
01566 772468 |
| School Type |
Community school |
| Gender |
Mixed |
| Age range |
11-18 |
Achievement & attainment results
* Results for tests taken in June 2006
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Pupils |
1,375 |
1,363 |
1,337 |
1,379 |
1,384 |
| GCSE results (%) |
64% |
53% |
53% |
55% |
48% |
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Average total
point score per student |
351.1 |
329.8 |
345.5 |
- |
- |
| KS2-KS4 CVA |
1007.2 |
977.9 |
979.2 |
- |
- |
| Authorised absence |
6.7 |
6.2 |
5.8 |
6.5 |
6.9 |
| Unauthorised absence |
0.5 |
0.4 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
0.4 |
Police
| Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | Moorland Road, Launceston PL15 7HY | 08452 777444 | 1.53 miles | map |
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Crime Statistics
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Taxis
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Taxi Company
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Address | Distance | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensey Kabs | Race Hill, , Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9BD | 2.20 miles | 07776 200992 |
| Jim's | 4 Monks Park, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9QW | 2.54 miles | 01566 775847 |
| AB Taxis | 7 Prince Philip Rd, , Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8BZ | 2.64 miles | 01566 776877 |
| Launceston | 4 Hellescott Rd, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8LN | 4.76 miles | 01566 785364 |
Train Stations
| Station | Postcode | Distance | Operator | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnislake | PL18 9DX | 9.86 miles | First Great Western | map |
| Calstock | PL18 9QF | 11.36 miles | First Great Western | map |
| Liskeard | PL14 4DX | 11.85 miles | First Great Western | map |
| St Keyne | PL14 3QE | 12.67 miles | First Great Western | map |
| Menheniot | PL14 3PJ | 12.92 miles | First Great Western | map |
| Plymouth | PL4 6AB | 19.52 miles | First Great Western | map |
| St Germans | PL12 5LU | 15.45 miles | First Great Western | map |
| Saltash | PL12 4EB | 16.22 miles | First Great Western | map |
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| Bodmin Parkway | PL30 4BB | 16.53 miles | First Great Western | map |
| St Budeaux Ferry Road | PL5 1JX | 16.60 miles | First Great Western | map |
| St Budeaux Victoria Road | PL5 1JJ | 17.02 miles | First Great Western | map |
| Sandplace | PL13 1LR | 17.40 miles | First Great Western | map |
| Looe | PL13 1HN | 17.70 miles | First Great Western | map |
Need help with your local timetable?
Call National Rail enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or use the National Rail website.
doctors & GPs
1.80 miles
Launceston Medical Centre
Launceston Medical Centre, Landlake Rd, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HH
Tel. 01566 772131 Fax 01566 772223
Dentists
2.21 miles
Castle Rise Dental Practice
Madford Lane, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9EB
Tel. 01566 772911 Fax 01566 777553
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Bed and Breakfast Accomodation |
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Lynher Farm,
North Hill Launceston Cornwall |
Oakside South Petherwin Launceston Cornwall PL15 7LF 01566 86733
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Mary-Anne Otway-Ruthven Hornacott, South
Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7LH
01566 782461 more
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