Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

About Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 288 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 July 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% 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

288 / 315 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 July 2022

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

84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3DT

Phone

0172664322

Executive Principal

Stewart Gynn

Website

www.bishopbronescombe.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bishop Bronescombe CofE School?

Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Bishop Bronescombe CofE School have?

Bishop Bronescombe CofE School has 288 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bishop Bronescombe CofE School's Ofsted rating?

Bishop Bronescombe CofE School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 July 2022).

How does Bishop Bronescombe CofE School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Bishop Bronescombe CofE School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bishop Bronescombe CofE School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is part of THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Bishop Bronescombe CofE School?

Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is located at 84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3DT.