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Biscovey Academy

Lamellyn Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB

Not rated

Inspected 20 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
61%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
7–11
Ages
223
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Biscovey Academy

Biscovey Academy is an academy converter in Par, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 223 pupils on roll. It is part of ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 33.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cornwall →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 7–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
223 / 320 (70%)
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
20 May 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

33.3%
Free school meals
7.1%
EAL
3.1%
SEN support
14.8%
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)

61%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.0%
Overall absence
9.1%
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.

10.7
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
20.8
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24
9.57
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24
£47,329
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,215 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
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.

£5,843
Spend per pupil
£6,731
Income per pupil
42%
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
Lamellyn Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB
Phone
01726812949
Headteacher
Katie Bullock

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Biscovey Academy?
Biscovey Academy is an academy converter in Par, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Biscovey Academy have?
Biscovey Academy has 223 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Biscovey Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
61% of pupils at Biscovey Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Biscovey Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Biscovey Academy is part of ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Biscovey Academy?
Biscovey Academy is located at Lamellyn Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB.

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