Caradon Alternative Provision Academy is a not applicable school in Liskeard, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Caradon Alternative Provision Academy currently has around 36 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 80.6% boys and 19.4% girls. Around 72.2% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.4%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | West Street, Liskeard, PL14 6BS |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01579340405 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Haydn Pearse |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139740 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 45 |
| Number of Pupils: | 36 |
| Number of Boys: | 29 |
| Number of Girls: | 7 |
| White British | 94.40% | 34 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.80% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard Infant School West Street , PL14 6BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liskeard Hillfort Primary School Old Road , PL14 6HZ | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liskeard Junior School Old Road , PL14 6HZ | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liskeard Hillfort Primary School Old Road , PL14 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lake Lane , PL14 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard School and Community College Luxstowe , PL14 3EA | - not rated | 454 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liskeard School and Community College Luxstowe , PL14 3EA | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community & Hospital Education Service The Old Liskeard Infant School Site , West Street PL14 6BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caradon Alternative Provision Academy West Street , PL14 6BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carradon PRU West Street , PL14 6BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caradon EOOS Centre Co Loveny House 10 Miller Business Park , Station Road PL14 4DA | - not rated | 862 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taliesin Education Ltd Loveny House , 10 Miller Business Park PL14 4DA | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.