Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Saltash, PL12 6DX · Cornwall · primary school
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94th of 218 primary schools in Cornwall we can score, 236 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 2,170 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 382. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Overview
The report describes Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy as a ‘kind, friendly and welcoming place’ where pupils enjoy learning. Leaders and staff have worked hard to ‘transform the quality of education’ following a previous inadequate rating, establishing a ‘shared vision of excellence’. The school provides a calm, orderly atmosphere with high expectations for behaviour and strong personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘enthusiastic readers’ who learn to read very well through a structured phonics programme.
- The early years provision is outstanding, with children ‘thrive[ing]’ and being ‘very well prepared for the next stage in their education’.
- Personal development is exemplary, with pupils developing an ‘impressive understanding of the world beyond school’ and talking articulately about consent and healthy relationships.
- The curriculum is ‘well-structured’, enabling pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to acquire new vocabulary and build on prior knowledge.
- Staff are ‘unanimous in feeling proud to work at the school’, and governors hold leaders to account effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop more effective approaches to assessing the wider curriculum, as current systems do not clearly show whether pupils have learned as intended.
- Leaders should communicate with parents and carers about the importance of full attendance, as some pupils do not attend regularly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being ‘vigilant about keeping all pupils both mentally and physically safe’ and ensuring all staff receive up-to-date training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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