The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 159
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 34.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Becky Thorp (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
September 2016 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Fore Street, Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8PD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bugle School's Ofsted rating?
Bugle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bugle School?
Bugle School currently has 159 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bugle School take?
Bugle School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bugle School?
Bugle School is in St Austell, PL26 8PD, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bugle School have a sixth form?
No, Bugle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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