The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 23.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kay Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Windmill, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Fowey Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fowey Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fowey Primary School?
Fowey Primary School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fowey Primary School take?
Fowey Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fowey Primary School?
Fowey Primary School is in Fowey, PL23 1HH, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fowey Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fowey Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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