Foxhole Learning Academy
St. Austell, PL26 7XD · Cornwall · primary school
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193rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 2,480 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Foxhole Learning Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 83 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
With 22 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes for the next entry year? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Foxhole Learning Academy
Overview
Foxhole Learning Academy is described as "highly ambitious for all its pupils," fostering a "‘no excuses’ culture" that ensures learners thrive academically and socially. The school has successfully rebuilt trust following staffing changes, with leaders rigorously checking impact and quickly addressing weaknesses to raise expectations.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils as individuals and help "remove any barriers to learning," supporting those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively.
- Behaviour is typically good, with staff applying reset systems "consistently and fairly"; pupils trust adults to resolve issues and report that bullying is not usually an issue.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-sequenced," with a strong focus on oracy and reading, where staff teach the phonics code well and intervene quickly for those falling behind.
- Pupils have an active role in school life, including through the school council and residentials designed to build "resilience and character."
- Leaders and trustees "rigorously check the impact of the school’s work," particularly regarding disadvantaged pupils, ensuring high-quality training addresses any gaps.
Areas to improve
- Teachers sometimes give tasks that do not build on prior learning or match the curriculum's high ambition, preventing pupils from deepening their knowledge fully.
- The personal development curriculum does not yet broaden pupils’ knowledge of different cultures and religions well enough, hindering their preparation for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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