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What is Newquay Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Newquay Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Newquay Primary Academy located?

Newquay Primary Academy is located in Newquay, Cornwall, South West, TR7 3BW.

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Newquay Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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About Newquay Primary Academy

Newquay Primary Academy is a primary free school in Newquay, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

The school has 43 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 3.7%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2024Attendance96.3%

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What kind of school is Newquay Primary Academy?

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Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 43 pupils
SEN support: 13% of pupils

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Attendance at Newquay Primary Academy

Newquay Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 3.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Newquay Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Newquay Primary Academy is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Newquay Primary Academy

Newquay Primary Academy has 43 pupils on roll.

6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Newquay Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Newquay Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Newquay Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Newquay Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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