St Newlyn East Learning Academy
Newquay, TR8 5ND · Cornwall · primary school
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78th 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 — 5.1/10 against 4,089 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Newlyn East Learning Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 154 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 trips are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Newlyn East Learning Academy
Overview
St Newlyn East Learning Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy school, displaying friendly and polite behaviour within a caring environment where they know how to keep themselves safe. The school provides a broad education with high expectations, particularly in mathematics and reading, though some areas require refinement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well designed, with staff using strong knowledge to implement it effectively in most subjects.
- Early years pupils benefit from high-quality phonics teaching, resulting in most becoming fluent readers who love reading.
- Younger pupils gain a strong understanding of number and calculations, preparing them well for key stage 2.
- The school is swift to identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with almost all having their needs met well in whole-class teaching.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of activities, including ‘Beach school’ and trips, ensuring they are well prepared for life beyond the school.
Areas to improve
- The school’s expectations for the quality of pupils’ writing, including accurate grammar and spelling, are not consistently implemented across the curriculum, preventing some pupils from reaching their potential.
- Support for a few pupils with speech, language and communication needs is less well developed than for other SEND pupils.
- Some pupils’ attendance is negatively affected by going on holiday during school time.
Safeguarding
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 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
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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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