St Uny CofE Academy
St Ives, TR26 2SQ · Cornwall · primary school
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194th 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 — 0.2/10 against 3,839 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
St Uny CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket and archery, and attend Forest School trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 278. 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 core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in reading and writing? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main academic timetable?
What Ofsted said about St Uny CofE Academy
Overview
St Uny CofE Academy is a primary school where Christian values of "respect, friendship and forgiveness" create a warm and supportive environment. Pupils feel "happy and safe," benefiting from high staff expectations and a broad curriculum that incorporates local Cornish culture and a strong focus on reading.
Strengths
- Relationships are warm, with staff described as "supportive, caring and approachable," fostering a calm and well-behaved community.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, supported by a "well-established phonics curriculum" that ensures pupils, including those with SEND, read with "growing confidence and fluency."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," featuring local connections such as studying artist Dame Barbara Hepworth and trips to local sites like dairy farms.
- Pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain," demonstrating knowledge of different faiths, equality, and discrimination through activities like forest school.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs early and adapt the curriculum effectively, working closely with parents to share learning.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is inconsistent across the curriculum; teachers do not always adapt teaching based on what pupils know, limiting retention of the intended curriculum.
- Curriculum planning lacks a precise understanding of early years outcomes, meaning some pupils do not consistently build on their prior knowledge as they move into key stage 1.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust recruitment processes and staff who possess a strong understanding of local risks and an "it could happen here" attitude.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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