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The Bishops CofE Learning Academy

Primary · Academy converter · Newquay, TR7 2SR

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#8,949 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

The Bishops CofE Learning Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2025

Area360 rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages3 to 11
Pupils316
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMrs Rachel Murray
TrustKERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityCornwall
Opened01 Sept 2016
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 143172.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolCornwallEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%, similar to England, similar to Cornwall60%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.0%, worse than England, worse than Cornwall7%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, worse than England, similar to Cornwall105106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.103, worse than England, similar to Cornwall104105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, similar to England, similar to Cornwall104105
Expected standard in reading71%, worse than England, worse than Cornwall75%76%
Expected standard in writing78%, better than England, better than Cornwall73%73%
Expected standard in maths75%, similar to England, similar to Cornwall73%75%
Pupils taking tests59--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils316
Girls135
Boys181
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.19%
First language not English10.4%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.360
Pupils excluding nurseryPupils who take up school places.293
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.18.6%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.35
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.15
Average class size28.7

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
84.2%
Other White
7.3%
Other mixed
2.8%
Indian
2.8%
White and Black African
0.9%
White and Asian
0.9%
African
0.6%
Irish
0%
Traveller of Irish heritage
0%
Gypsy/Roma
0%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher22.4
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.9.3
Teachers (FTE)13.8
Teaching assistants (FTE)18.73
Support staff (FTE)24.52
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2513.8
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2511.8
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/251

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.41
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.76
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.40
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.40
Applications from another local authority (Reception)1

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolCornwallEngland
Overall absence5.8%, worse than England, similar to Cornwall5.4%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.15.6%, worse than England, worse than Cornwall13.5%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.9%, worse than England, worse than Cornwall1%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate14.5%
Pupils with one or more suspensions4.7%
Permanent exclusion rate0.3%
Permanent exclusions1

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

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Frequently asked questions about The Bishops CofE Learning Academy

What is The Bishops CofE Learning Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Bishops CofE Learning Academy is rated Good, last inspected on 4 Feb 2025. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.

How does The Bishops CofE Learning Academy rank in England?

The Bishops CofE Learning Academy ranks 8,949 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are The Bishops CofE Learning Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 61% of pupils at The Bishops CofE Learning Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How hard is it to get into The Bishops CofE Learning Academy?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, The Bishops CofE Learning Academy made 41 offers from 76 applications (1.9 per offer), and 40 of 40 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend The Bishops CofE Learning Academy?

The Bishops CofE Learning Academy has 316 pupils aged 3 to 11.

What is the capacity of The Bishops CofE Learning Academy?

The Bishops CofE Learning Academy had 360 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at The Bishops CofE Learning Academy?

At The Bishops CofE Learning Academy, the average class had 28.7 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 22.4 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at The Bishops CofE Learning Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at The Bishops CofE Learning Academy missed 5.8% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 15.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.