Newquay Primary Academy is a primary school in Newquay, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Newquay Primary Academy currently has around 97 pupils on roll, which is about 23% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.7% boys and 44.3% girls. Around 6.2% 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 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 2.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.6%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Trevenson Road, Newquay, TR7 3BW
Website: https://newquayprimary.net/
Telephone: 01637820150
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cornwall
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Sarah Hildyard
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 148581

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 23/01/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 97
Number of Boys: 54
Number of Girls: 43

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 2.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British85.60%83
Other Mixed6.20%6
White and Asian3.10%3
Other White3.10%3
Indian1.00%1
Unclassified1.00%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
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
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
58%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
9%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
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
Newquay Primary Academy
Trevenson Road , TR7 3BW
4out of 4 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Adjacent To Newquay Tertherras School , Treveson Road
- not rated 351 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Columb Minor Academy
Porth Bean Road , St Columb Minor TR7 3JF
- not rated 1,013 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Columb Minor School
Porthbean Road , St Columb Minor TR7 3JF
- not rated 1,013 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Newquay Junior School
Edgcumbe Avenue , TR7 2NL
- not rated 1,140 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newquay Tretherras School
Trevenson Road , TR7 3BH
- not rated 351 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newquay Tretherras
Trevenson Road , TR7 3BH
3out of 4 351 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Treviglas Academy
Bradley Road , TR7 3JA
- not rated 976 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Treviglas Community College
Bradley Road , TR7 3JA
- not rated 976 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.