St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry

About St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry

St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry is an academy sponsor led in Torpoint, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 109 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of ST BARNABAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

109 / 105 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 July 2024

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

Downderry, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 3LF

Phone

01503250565

Head Teacher

Christine Gardiner

Website

www.st-nicolas.cornwall.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry?

St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry is an academy sponsor led in Torpoint, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry have?

St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry has 109 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry's Ofsted rating?

St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).

How does St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

38% of pupils at St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry is part of ST BARNABAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry?

St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry is located at Downderry, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 3LF.