Located in St Austell, Pondhu Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Pondhu Primary School currently has around 276 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 40.0% 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.
| Address: | Penwinnick Road, St Austell, PL25 5DS |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Debbie Tregellas |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111984 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 314 |
| Number of Pupils: | 276 |
| Number of Boys: | 146 |
| Number of Girls: | 130 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondhu Primary School Penwinnick Road , PL25 5DS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pondhu Primary School Penwinnick Road , PL25 5DS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austell Infant School Trinity Street , PL25 5BW | - not rated | 549 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mewan Community Primary School St Mewan Lane , PL26 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mewan Community Primary School St Mewan , PL26 7DP | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austell Sixth Form College Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penrice Community College Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Cornwall College Palace Road , PL25 4BW | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austell College Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BU | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornwall College Corporate Headquarters , Cornwall College St Austell PL25 4DJ | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restormel PRU 16 Carlyon Road , PL25 4AJ | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Restormel Academy Great Eastern & Great Western , The Sidings PL25 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treverbyn Primary (TEC) Drummers Hill , Scredda PL26 8XR | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.