How many pupils does St Dennis Primary Academy have?

St Dennis Primary Academy has 196 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Dennis Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Dennis Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2023).

How does St Dennis Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at St Dennis Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Dennis Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Dennis Primary Academy is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Dennis Primary Academy?

St Dennis Primary Academy is located at Carne Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8AY.

St Dennis Primary Academy

Carne Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8AY

Good

Inspected 2 February 2023

Good

Ofsted

65%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

196

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About St Dennis Primary Academy

St Dennis Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 196 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cornwall →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 196 / 210 (93%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 February 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

42.8%

Free school meals

1.1%

EAL

9.2%

SEN support

31.1%

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)

65%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.1%

Overall absence

23.6%

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.

8.9

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

11.19

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

£43,321

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↓ −£68 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.

£7,168

Spend per pupil

£7,867

Income per pupil

45%

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: Carne Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8AY
Phone: 01726822546
Head Teacher: Cathy Brokenshire
Website: www.stdennis.academy

Academy Trust

TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Dennis Primary Academy?: St Dennis Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St Dennis Primary Academy have?: St Dennis Primary Academy has 196 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Dennis Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?: St Dennis Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2023).
How does St Dennis Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 65% of pupils at St Dennis Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Dennis Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Dennis Primary Academy is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Dennis Primary Academy?: St Dennis Primary Academy is located at Carne Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8AY.

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