The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
100
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 147
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
- Head
- Mrs Deirdre Petersen (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
Helebridge Road, Marhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0HY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Marhamchurch CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Marhamchurch CofE Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marhamchurch CofE Academy?
Marhamchurch CofE Academy currently has 147 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marhamchurch CofE Academy take?
Marhamchurch CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marhamchurch CofE Academy?
Marhamchurch CofE Academy is in Bude, EX23 0HY, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marhamchurch CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, Marhamchurch CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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