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Biscovey Academy
Lamellyn Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.3 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
320
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 61% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, though it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, despite some areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
88%
School keeps me informed
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
82%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
White Other3.1%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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50.34760, -4.72314 · PL24 2DB
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN137758
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.biscovey.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Biscovey Academy rated by Ofsted?
Biscovey Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Biscovey Academy a good school?
Biscovey Academy scores 47.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Biscovey Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Biscovey Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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