SchoolScoresCopper Valley Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Chapel Street, Gunnislake, PL18 9NA
01822 832685 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 May 2022.
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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
43% — 17 points below the Cornwall average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 54% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 46% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 43% |
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 Joint 71st highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 137th highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 152nd highest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 226th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 206th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 202nd lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.6 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 213th lowest of 236 state primary schools in Cornwall. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 119th highest of 235 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 2nd highest of 235 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.5 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2025 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gulworthy Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Calstock Community Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harrowbarrow Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Copper Valley Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Copper Valley Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 May 2022.
How did Copper Valley Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142496.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.