Located in Newquay, Nansledan School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a religious character.

Nansledan School currently has around 359 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.4%).

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.

School Information

Address: William Hosking Road, Newquay, TR8 4FX
Website: http://www.nansledanschool.org/
Telephone: 01637829298
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cornwall
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Vicky French
Religious character:
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 147079

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 16/04/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 359
Number of Boys: 192
Number of Girls: 167

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British89.40%321
Other White3.60%13
Other Mixed3.10%11
White and Asian0.80%3
Unclassified0.80%3
White and Black Caribbean0.80%3
Bangladeshi0.60%2
Chinese0.60%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.30%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Below Average (-4.2)
Writing: Average (-2.7)
Maths: Well Below Average (-5.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
35%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
102.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Columb Minor Academy
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St Columb Minor School
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Newquay Primary Academy
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Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Adjacent To Newquay Tertherras School , Treveson Road
- not rated 2,276 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bishops CofE Learning Academy
Treninnick Hill , TR7 2SR
- not rated 3,176 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Treviglas Community College
Bradley Road , TR7 3JA
- not rated 1,799 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Treviglas Academy
Bradley Road , TR7 3JA
- not rated 1,800 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Newquay Tretherras School
Trevenson Road , TR7 3BH
- not rated 2,276 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newquay Tretherras
Trevenson Road , TR7 3BH
3out of 4 2,276 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.