The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Janice Eddy (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mutton Hill, Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5DH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Connor Downs Academy?
Connor Downs Academy currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Connor Downs Academy take?
Connor Downs Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Connor Downs Academy?
Connor Downs Academy is in Hayle, TR27 5DH, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Connor Downs Academy have a sixth form?
No, Connor Downs Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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