The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 96 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 661
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 30.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben Eddy
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Location
Windmill, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Fowey River Academy a selective school?
No. Fowey River Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fowey River Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fowey River Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fowey River Academy?
Fowey River Academy currently has 661 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fowey River Academy take?
Fowey River Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fowey River Academy?
Fowey River Academy is in Fowey, PL23 1HE, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fowey River Academy have a sixth form?
No, Fowey River Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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