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What is Whitemoor Academy's Ofsted rating?

Whitemoor Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted (inspected 2025).

Where is Whitemoor Academy located?

Whitemoor Academy is located in St. Austell, Cornwall, South West, PL26 7XH.

What age range does Whitemoor Academy serve?

Whitemoor Academy serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Whitemoor Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Whitemoor Academy

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

In terms of academic performance, Whitemoor Academy has 36% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 61 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.0%, 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.1%.

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OfstedRequires Improvement · 2025KS2 expected36%Attendance94.9%

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Whitemoor Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 61 pupils
SEN support: 13% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Whitemoor Academy is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (13–20% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 56/100

Good surroundings

Air quality91/100

Transport access15/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Whitemoor Academy

At Whitemoor Academy, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

57% met the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths.

Attendance at Whitemoor Academy

Whitemoor Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.1%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Whitemoor Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Whitemoor Academy is 15.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Whitemoor Academy

Whitemoor Academy has 61 pupils on roll.

18% 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.

Whitemoor Academy Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

Whitemoor Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2025. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Whitemoor Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Whitemoor 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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