The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 37 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 20 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 92
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lynn Cox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chapel Street, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Copper Valley Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Copper Valley Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Copper Valley Junior Academy?
Copper Valley Junior Academy currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Copper Valley Junior Academy take?
Copper Valley Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Copper Valley Junior Academy?
Copper Valley Junior Academy is in Gunnislake, PL18 9NA, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Copper Valley Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Copper Valley Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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