The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 105
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anthea Hillman (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brentfields, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2JJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Polperro Primary Academy?
Polperro Primary Academy currently has 105 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Polperro Primary Academy take?
Polperro Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Polperro Primary Academy?
Polperro Primary Academy is in Looe, PL13 2JJ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Polperro Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Polperro Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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