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Bude Primary Academy - Infants

Cornwall, EX23 8EAPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Bude Primary Academy - Infants

Bude Primary Academy - Infants serves children from ages 4 to 7 in Cornwall, and while the school doesn't publish Key Stage 2 results (its pupils move on before that stage), the local authority average for KS2 attainment sits at 58. What stands out instead is the school's recent Ofsted trajectory. In its most recent inspection in January 2025, the school was rated Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. That's a clear improvement from its previous inspection in September 2022, when the school was rated Requires Improvement overall. The turnaround is notable, and the inspection report reflects a school that has addressed its earlier weaknesses. With just 125 pupils on roll and a higher-than-average proportion eligible for free school meals at 22.4%, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage, yet it has managed to lift its game across the board.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBroadclose Hill, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8EA
HeadteacherVanessa Holt
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils125
Free School Meals (FSM)22.4%

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingRoundersAthleticsDanceNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubGardeningChessChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bude Primary Academy - Infants

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