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Mevagissey Community Primary School

Old Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6TD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
82%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
155
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Mevagissey Community Primary School

Mevagissey Community Primary School is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 155 pupils on roll. It is part of CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% 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
155 / 164 (95%)
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.

15.6%
Free school meals
1.9%
EAL
0.7%
SEN support
15.5%
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)

82%
Expected standard (RWM)
12%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%
Overall absence
6.6%
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.

7.35
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
19.6
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24
2.07
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24
£46,564
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,619 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.6
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.

£6,993
Spend per pupil
£7,179
Income per pupil
51%
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
Old Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6TD
Phone
01726843522
Headteacher
Benjamin Ringrose

Teaching Jobs

Teacher
Class Teacher - Key Stage 1 (Year 1/2)
PermanentFull time£34,069 - £46,940 (FTE) · · Teachers Main Payscales
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mevagissey Community Primary School?
Mevagissey Community Primary School is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Mevagissey Community Primary School have?
Mevagissey Community Primary School has 155 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Mevagissey Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
82% of pupils at Mevagissey Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Mevagissey Community Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Mevagissey Community Primary School is part of CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Mevagissey Community Primary School?
Mevagissey Community Primary School is located at Old Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6TD.

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