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Fowey River Academy
Windmill, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HE, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.4 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
661
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a parent satisfaction rate of 81%, this secondary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.7 is above the national average, only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. The school is in the top 81% for GCSE performance nationally, reflecting its strengths despite a lower EBacc entry rate of 16%.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Parent View (84 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School supports development
86%
Progress is communicated
85%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School has high expectations
81%
My child makes good progress
80%
School keeps me informed
76%
Behaviour is good
68%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
White Other3.8%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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50.33496, -4.64393 · PL23 1HE
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN140836
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.fracademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Fowey River Academy rated by Ofsted?
Fowey River Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Fowey River Academy a good school?
Fowey River Academy scores 24.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Fowey River Academy?
Based on 84 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fowey River Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Fowey River Academy in GCSEs?
Fowey River Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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