Roche Community Primary School

About Roche Community Primary School

Roche Community Primary School is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 198 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 July 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

198 / 210 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 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

Fore Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EP

Phone

01726890323

Headteacher

Jeremy Walden

Website

https://rochecpschool.eschools.co.uk/web

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Roche Community Primary School?

Roche Community Primary School is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Roche Community Primary School have?

Roche Community Primary School has 198 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Roche Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

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

How does Roche Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Roche Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Roche Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Roche Community Primary School is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Roche Community Primary School?

Roche Community Primary School is located at Fore Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EP.