SchoolScoresCopper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 7 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Drakewalls, Gunnislake, PL18 9EN
01822 832550 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 September 2018.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Cornwall comparisons use the 133 of its 236 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 103 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 39th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 50th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 23rd highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 26th highest of 75 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern Joint 69th highest of 129 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 76th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 36%). 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. Cornwall figures pool parents at the Cornwall 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), 2023/24
17 pupils in this year group.
35% — 25 points below the Cornwall average, and 26 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 35% | 60% | 61% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 75% | 74% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 47% | 72% | 73% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 103 | 104 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2023/24. 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 31 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 6 places for autism. 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 176th highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 188th highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 219th highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 147th highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 218th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 144th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 134th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 136th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 150th highest of 235 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 232nd highest of 235 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 1% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 5.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 162 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 98% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 48.4% | 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
- Copper Valley Junior Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harrowbarrow Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Calstock Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gulworthy Primary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Dominic CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bere Alston Primary Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 28% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy's Ofsted rating?
Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 September 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy do in its SATs?
In 2023/24, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points below the England average of 61%.
Would parents recommend Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy?
90% of the 29 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy as their first choice for 20 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 19 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142038.
- 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 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.