The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 386
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 20.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Piran's Close, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCornwall College
16 plus · 708m away
Sandy Hill Academy
Primary · 914m away
Poltair School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Primary · 1.2km away
Mount Charles School
Primary · 1.4km away
Penrice Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Charlestown Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carclaze Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carclaze Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carclaze Community Primary School?
Carclaze Community Primary School currently has 386 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carclaze Community Primary School take?
Carclaze Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carclaze Community Primary School?
Carclaze Community Primary School is in St Austell, PL25 3TF, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carclaze Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carclaze Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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