The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 288
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 20.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stewart Gynn (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandy Hill Academy
Primary · 982m away
Charlestown Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Carclaze Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Penrice Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Mount Charles School
Primary · 1.6km away
Cornwall College
16 plus · 1.8km away
Poltair School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Bronescombe CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Bronescombe CofE School?
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School currently has 288 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Bronescombe CofE School take?
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Bronescombe CofE School?
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is in St Austell, PL25 3DT, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Bronescombe CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Bronescombe CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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