The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 33%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Darren Woolner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy take?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy is in Saltash, PL12 6DX, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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