Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
91%
Capacity
288
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 288 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bishop Bronescombe CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stewart Gynn, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7626th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 98th out of 208 in Cornwall.
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 28 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Bronescombe CofE School include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Football, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3DT |
| Headteacher | Stewart Gynn |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 288 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.4% |
| School Capacity | 288 / 315 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7626th of 13,686
Nationally
726th of 1,469
In South West
98th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell
Cornwall, PL25 3DT
Journey to School
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