The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 109
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ST BARNABAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Christine Gardiner
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Downderry, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 3LF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry's Ofsted rating?
St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry?
St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry currently has 109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry take?
St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry?
St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry is in Torpoint, PL11 3LF, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry have a sixth form?
No, St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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