What is St Dennis Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Dennis Primary Academy was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/02/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is St Dennis Primary Academy a primary or secondary school?

St Dennis Primary Academy is a primary school in St Austell, for ages 2–11.

Where is St Dennis Primary Academy?

St Dennis Primary Academy is in St Austell, PL26 8AY (Cornwall local authority).

How many pupils attend St Dennis Primary Academy?

St Dennis Primary Academy has around 196 pupils on roll.

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St Dennis Primary Academy

Goodgraded 02/02/2023Ages 2–11196 pupilsNone

St Austell, PL26 8AY

Cornwall

St Dennis Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in St Austell, within the Cornwall local authority. The school has around 196 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/02/2023, St Dennis Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in St Austell can view St Dennis Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in St Austell (PL26 8AY), St Dennis Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 02/02/2023

Attendance & staffing

Attendance91.8%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence27.8%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher20.4England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals42.8%England avg 24.0%

English not first language1.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-40%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in St Austell

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Nanpean Community Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.4 mi Whitemoor AcademyRequires Improvement · 1.2 mi Foxhole Learning AcademyGood · 2.1 mi St Stephen Churchtown AcademyGood · 2.7 mi Brannel SchoolGood · 3.3 mi Roche Community Primary SchoolGood · 2.6 mi

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