SchoolScoresSt Stephens Community Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Roydon Road, Launceston, PL15 8HL
01566 772170 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 July 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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Launceston comparisons use the 9 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Launceston | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Launceston. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Launceston. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Launceston. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Launceston. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Launceston. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Launceston figures pool parents at the Launceston 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
33 pupils in this year group.
52% — 8 points below the Cornwall average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 55% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| 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: 0.9 · 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 12 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Multi-sensory impairment; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties; Profound and multiple learning difficulties. 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 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.3% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 6th highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 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
- Windmill Hill Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Launceston Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Werrington Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 18% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tregadillett Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Petherwin Community Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Stephens Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Stephens Community Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2024.
How did St Stephens Community Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Stephens Community Academy?
100% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Stephens Community Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Stephens Community Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put St Stephens Community Academy as their first choice for 21 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 140513.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.