Marhamchurch CofE Academy

About Marhamchurch CofE Academy

Marhamchurch CofE Academy is an academy converter in Bude, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 147 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST). Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 February 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

147 / 140 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 February 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Helebridge Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0HY

Phone

01288361445

Headteacher

Deirdre Petersen

Website

marhamchurch-lap.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Marhamchurch CofE Academy?

Marhamchurch CofE Academy is an academy converter in Bude, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Marhamchurch CofE Academy have?

Marhamchurch CofE Academy has 147 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Marhamchurch CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?

Marhamchurch CofE Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 February 2024).

How does Marhamchurch CofE Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

54% of pupils at Marhamchurch CofE Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Marhamchurch CofE Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Marhamchurch CofE Academy is part of LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST).

Where is Marhamchurch CofE Academy?

Marhamchurch CofE Academy is located at Helebridge Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0HY.