Summercourt Academy
Newquay, TR8 5EA · Cornwall · primary school
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11th 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 — 8.6/10 against 3,191 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 38% | 3.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Summercourt Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Allsorts Club and take part in swimming. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 Allsorts Club structure its weekly sessions? What specific swimming facilities are used for the sports programme? How does the school support pupils transitioning between the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Summercourt Academy
Overview
Summercourt Academy is described as a place where pupils are "happy and safe," benefiting from a "broad and ambitious curriculum" and high staff expectations. The report highlights that pupils achieve well and display positive attitudes, with particular praise for the "Outstanding" early years provision where children "flourish."
Strengths
- Early years provision is judged "Outstanding," with children showing "sustained concentration and engagement" through well-planned activities.
- Inclusion is a strength, with a "clear process" for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to learn alongside peers.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; pupils become "confident and fluent readers" through phonics practice and a promoted "love of reading."
- Pupils enjoy a "wealth of opportunities" for personal development, including extra-curricular clubs, sporting events, and performance experiences with local theatres.
- Staff appreciate the "high level of support" from leaders regarding workload and well-being, contributing to a positive school culture.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects beyond early years, knowledge has not been "sequenced carefully enough," leading to gaps in pupils' long-term memory.
- Learning tasks in key stages 1 and 2 do not always help pupils "make links with previous knowledge," resulting in some pupils being less prepared for future learning.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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