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Newquay Junior Academy

Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2NL, Cornwall


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.0 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
463
Capacity
600
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, achieving 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationwide. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school based on feedback from 113 responses. However, only 13% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 6 November 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.67%Top 45% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.13%Top 25% UK
Parent View (113 responses)
3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
School has high expectations
87%
Behaviour is good
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School keeps me informed
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
17% disagree
School supports development
81%
Progress is communicated
79%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
White Other3.9%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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50.41407, -5.07235 · TR7 2NL

School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN136384
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Newquay Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?

Newquay Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2019.

Is Newquay Junior Academy a good school?

Newquay Junior Academy scores 66.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Newquay Junior Academy?

Based on 113 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newquay Junior Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.

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