Bude Primary Academy - Infants
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Capacity
125
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Bude Primary Academy - Infants
Bude Primary Academy - Infants is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 125 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has rated Bude Primary Academy - Infants "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vanessa Holt, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
Bude Primary Academy - Infants is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 49 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
Bude Primary Academy - Infants parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (39 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bude Primary Academy - Infants include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Rounders, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Gardening, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, Bude Primary Academy - Infants 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Broadclose Hill, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8EA |
| Headteacher | Vanessa Holt |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 125 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.4% |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
39 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
68
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Broadclose Hill, Bude
Cornwall, EX23 8EA
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