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Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DX, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.8 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
221
Capacity
382
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 65% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. However, only 9% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching high-achieving students. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, with strong parent satisfaction likely contributing to its positive reputation.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
White Other4.1%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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50.40958, -4.21986 · PL12 6DX
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN136957
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.brunelprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy rated by Ofsted?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2022.
Is Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy a good school?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy scores 64.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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