Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is a primary school in St Austell, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School currently has around 288 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 20.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell, PL25 3DT |
| Website: | www.bishopbronescombe.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 0172664322 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stewart Gynn |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140465 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/07/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 288 |
| Number of Boys: | 156 |
| Number of Girls: | 132 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.90% | 259 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 5 |
| African | 1.70% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 5 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 84 Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE VA School Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Hill Academy Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Hill Community Primary School Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlestown Primary School Crinnis Road , Carlyon Bay PL25 3PB | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrice Community College Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austell Sixth Form College Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall College Corporate Headquarters , Cornwall College St Austell PL25 4DJ | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austell College Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BU | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mid Cornwall College Palace Road , PL25 4BW | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restormel Academy Great Eastern & Great Western , The Sidings PL25 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Restormel PRU 16 Carlyon Road , PL25 4AJ | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treverbyn Primary (TEC) Drummers Hill , Scredda PL26 8XR | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS | 3out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.