Sandy Hill Academy

About Sandy Hill Academy

Sandy Hill Academy is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 459 pupils on roll. It is part of ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

459 / 252 (182%) · over capacity

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Sandy Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3AT

Phone

0172675858

Headteacher

Jack Walker

Website

www.sandyhill.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sandy Hill Academy?

Sandy Hill Academy is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Sandy Hill Academy have?

Sandy Hill Academy has 459 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sandy Hill Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Sandy Hill Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sandy Hill Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sandy Hill Academy is part of ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Sandy Hill Academy?

Sandy Hill Academy is located at Sandy Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3AT.