The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
-11.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 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
Numbers
- Pupils
- 114
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rachel Nile (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
St George's Road, Nanpean, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7YH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Nanpean Community Primary School?
Nanpean Community Primary School currently has 114 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nanpean Community Primary School take?
Nanpean Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nanpean Community Primary School?
Nanpean Community Primary School is in St Austell, PL26 7YH, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nanpean Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Nanpean Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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