SchoolScoresBude Primary Academy - Juniors
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Broadclose Hill, Bude Primary Juniors, Bude, EX23 8DR
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Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 February 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
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Bude | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bude. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bude. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bude. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bude. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 62% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 46 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bude. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 87% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 15th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bude. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). 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. Bude figures pool parents at the Bude 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
62 pupils in this year group.
56% — 4 points below the Cornwall average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 10 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Multi-sensory impairment; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties; Profound and multiple learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 7 state primary schools in Bude. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.9% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 7 state primary schools in Bude. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Bude. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Bude. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Bude. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Bude. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.1% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Bude. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Bude. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Bude. Higher than 41% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Bude. Higher than 19% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.8 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Bude. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Bude Primary Academy - Infants 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Stratton Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marhamchurch CofE Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bude Primary Academy - Juniors's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Bude Primary Academy - Juniors do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bude Primary Academy - Juniors?
84% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bude Primary Academy - Juniors 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 146077.
- 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.