SchoolScoresNewquay Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, TR7 2NL
01637 874543 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 November 2019.
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
113 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newquay comparisons use the 8 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 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 | Newquay | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 36 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 78 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. 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 36 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 68% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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. Newquay figures pool parents at the Newquay 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
118 pupils in this year group.
67% — 7 points above the Cornwall average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 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. | 106 | 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 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.7 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.5 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 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
- Trenance Learning Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- The Bishops CofE Learning Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newquay Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- St Columb Minor Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nansledan School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cubert Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Newquay Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newquay Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Newquay Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Newquay Junior Academy?
85% of the 113 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Newquay Junior 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 136384.
- 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.