SchoolScoresPolperro Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Brentfields, Looe, PL13 2JJ
01503 272249 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 June 2015. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 March 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 101st highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 108th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 107th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 37th highest of 75 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern Joint 99th highest of 129 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 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 28%). 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), 2024/25
17 pupils in this year group.
53% — 7 points below the Cornwall average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 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. | 104 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 23 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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
| Pupils | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Looe. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Looe. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Looe. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Looe. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Looe. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Looe. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Looe. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Looe. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Looe. Higher than 33% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.1 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Looe. Higher than 14% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 112th highest of 162 state primary schools in Cornwall. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 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
- Pelynt Primary Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Polperro Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Polperro Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 June 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Polperro Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Polperro Primary 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 Polperro Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Polperro Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Polperro Primary Academy as their first choice for 13 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 13 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 142953.
- 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.