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Polperro Primary Academy

Brentfields, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2JJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
53%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
105
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Polperro Primary Academy

Polperro Primary Academy is an academy converter in Looe, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 105 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cornwall →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
105 / 141 (74%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15.5%
Free school meals
1%
EAL
1.9%
SEN support
18.1%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

53%
Expected standard (RWM)
18%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

5.02
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
19.4
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
6.65
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24
£46,474
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,148 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,364
Spend per pupil
£8,051
Income per pupil
47%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Brentfields, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2JJ
Phone
01503272249
Executive Headteacher
Anthea Hillman

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
PermanentPart time£25,948.96 (FTE) · · Actual salary is £14,252.97 (pro rata to hours and working weeks)
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
PermanentPart time£25,948.96 (FTE) · · Salary to be reviewed . Actual salary is pro rata to hours and working weeks.
Closes in 6 daysView & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Polperro Primary Academy?
Polperro Primary Academy is an academy converter in Looe, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Polperro Primary Academy have?
Polperro Primary Academy has 105 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Polperro Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
53% of pupils at Polperro Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Polperro Primary Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Polperro Primary Academy is part of BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Polperro Primary Academy?
Polperro Primary Academy is located at Brentfields, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2JJ.

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