The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 39.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Cathy Brokenshire (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Carne Hill, St Dennis, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8AY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Dennis Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Dennis Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Dennis Primary Academy?
St Dennis Primary Academy currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Dennis Primary Academy take?
St Dennis Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Dennis Primary Academy?
St Dennis Primary Academy is in St Austell, PL26 8AY, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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