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Biscovey Academy

Cornwall, PL24 2DBPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,838
of 13,686 nationally

About Biscovey Academy

Biscovey Academy is a state primary school in Cornwall for children aged 7 to 11, currently educating 223 pupils against a capacity of 320. That leaves a fair amount of spare places, which is worth noting in a county where demand can be patchy. The school serves a community with a noticeably high proportion of disadvantaged pupils: 33.2 per cent of children are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Despite this, the school appears to be a popular choice among local families — 89 per cent of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend it, and 95 per cent said their child is happy at the school. The headteacher is Katie Bullock, and the school has no religious character. It is not a nursery or boarding provision, so it strictly caters for the junior years.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLamellyn Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB
HeadteacherKatie Bullock
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils223
Free School Meals (FSM)33.2%
School Capacity223 / 320 (70% full)

The full report on this school

What 66 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsForest SchoolSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketTennisCross CountryDanceRoundersFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: biscovey.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Biscovey Academy

Biscovey Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.