Connor Downs Academy
90%
Capacity
188
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Connor Downs Academy
Connor Downs Academy is a primary school in Cornwall that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 34 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.43. All 14 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is strong, families who put it first stand a good chance. The school has a capacity of 210 and currently has 188 pupils on roll, so there is some headroom. ParentView data is not available in this profile, but the oversubscription figures alone indicate a school that local parents actively seek out. Headteacher Janice Eddy leads a mixed, non-faith primary for children aged 4 to 11, and the school does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form.
Academically, Connor Downs Academy performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Cornwall local authority average of 58%. This places the school in the top 25% nationally for this metric, ranking 30th out of 208 primary schools in the county. In individual subjects, 81% met the expected standard in reading, 84% in writing and 75% in maths. At the higher standard, 31% achieved it in reading, 19% in maths and 9% in writing. The average scaled scores were 106 in reading and 104 in maths. Ofsted last inspected the school in May 2024 and confirmed it remains Good, with Good ratings for early years provision, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including an outdoor playground, music rooms, a gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields, ICT suite and a chapel. Sports on offer include tennis, athletics, dance and swimming, and there are clubs for drama, science, book club and choir. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary school is Penpol School, 3.8 km away. Connor Downs Academy suits families who want a well-regarded, oversubscribed village primary with strong KS2 outcomes and a broad extracurricular offer, without the pressure of a selective or faith-based intake.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mutton Hill, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5DH |
| Headteacher | Janice Eddy |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 188 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.6% |
| School Capacity | 188 / 210 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2823rd of 13,686
Nationally
244th of 1,469
In South West
30th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
75%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: connordowns.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British92.0%
- White (other)2.1%
- Mixed1.5%
- Asian1.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Mutton Hill, Hayle
Cornwall, TR27 5DH
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