How many pupils does Bugle School have?

Bugle School has 159 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bugle School's Ofsted rating?

Bugle School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 July 2022).

Is Bugle School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bugle School is part of ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Bugle School?

Bugle School is located at Fore Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8PD.

Bugle School

Fore Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8PD

Good

Inspected 19 July 2022

Good

Ofsted

41%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

159

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Bugle School

Bugle School is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 159 pupils on roll. It is part of ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 July 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.8% 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: 159 / 258 (62%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 July 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

41.9%

Free school meals

16.8%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

19.5%

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)

41%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

10.0%

Overall absence

37.7%

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.

8.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

18.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

8.92

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

£48,091

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,174 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£6,761

Spend per pupil

£7,897

Income per pupil

38%

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: Fore Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8PD
Phone: 01726850420
Headteacher: Becky Thorp
Website: www.bugleschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bugle School?: Bugle School is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Bugle School have?: Bugle School has 159 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bugle School's Ofsted rating?: Bugle School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 July 2022).
How does Bugle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 41% of pupils at Bugle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bugle School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bugle School is part of ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Bugle School?: Bugle School is located at Fore Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8PD.

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