The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 33.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Katie Bullock (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lamellyn Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Biscovey Academy's Ofsted rating?
Biscovey Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Biscovey Academy?
Biscovey Academy currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Biscovey Academy take?
Biscovey Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Biscovey Academy?
Biscovey Academy is in Par, PL24 2DB, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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