SchoolScoresSt Columb Minor Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Porth Bean Road, St Columb Minor, Newquay, TR7 3JF
01637 873958 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 2024, 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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 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 Joint 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 46 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 86% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 68% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newquay. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). 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
89 pupils in this year group.
70% — 10 points above the Cornwall average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 99 |
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 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 9th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.23% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Newquay. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 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
- Newquay Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Nansledan School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newquay Junior Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Bishops CofE Learning Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trenance Learning Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Columb Minor Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Columb Minor Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Columb Minor Academy?
97% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Columb Minor Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Columb Minor Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 44 families put St Columb Minor Academy as their first choice for 44 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 44 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 136869.
- 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.