The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Hunt (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
School Road, Harrowbarrow, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8BQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Harrowbarrow Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Harrowbarrow Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harrowbarrow Primary Academy?
Harrowbarrow Primary Academy currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harrowbarrow Primary Academy take?
Harrowbarrow Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harrowbarrow Primary Academy?
Harrowbarrow Primary Academy is in Callington, PL17 8BQ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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