The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp 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)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 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
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Emily Goodey (Executive Principal)
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
Upton Cross, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5AX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Upton Cross Academy?
Upton Cross Academy currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upton Cross Academy take?
Upton Cross Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upton Cross Academy?
Upton Cross Academy is in Liskeard, PL14 5AX, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upton Cross Academy have a sixth form?
No, Upton Cross Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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