SchoolScoresBiscovey Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
Lamellyn Road, Par, PL24 2DB
01726 812949 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 20 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Par | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Par. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Par. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Par. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 40th highest of 75 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Par. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 7th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 71% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Par. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 30%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Par figures pool parents at the Par schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
69 pupils in this year group.
61% — about the same as the Cornwall average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cornwall. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Par. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.5% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Par. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Par. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Par. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Par. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Par. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Par. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.3 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Par. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.45% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Par. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Par. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Par. Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.5% | 15.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Tywardreath School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charlestown Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandy Hill Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carclaze Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Charles School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Biscovey Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 20 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Biscovey Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Biscovey Academy?
89% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Biscovey Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137758.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.