The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Natalie Simmonds (Executive Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Porth Bean Road, St Columb Minor, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Columb Minor Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Columb Minor Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Columb Minor Academy?
St Columb Minor Academy currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Columb Minor Academy take?
St Columb Minor Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Columb Minor Academy?
St Columb Minor Academy is in Newquay, TR7 3JF, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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