The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 26.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Wathern (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Wadebridge Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wadebridge Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wadebridge Primary Academy?
Wadebridge Primary Academy currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wadebridge Primary Academy take?
Wadebridge Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wadebridge Primary Academy?
Wadebridge Primary Academy is in Wadebridge, PL27 6BL, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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