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Kea Community Primary School

Kea Community Primary School

Cornwall, TR3 6AYPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

204

Pupils

2.8x

Demand

About Kea Community Primary School

Kea Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Kea Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Barritt, it falls under Cornwall local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12083rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 170th out of 208 in Cornwall.

Kea Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 27 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.

Kea Community Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Kea Community Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Cross Country, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Drama, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, Kea Community Primary 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKea, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6AY
HeadteacherMichael Barritt
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)8.3%
School Capacity204 / 210 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)

12083rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 88%

1239th of 1,469

In South West

Top 84%

170th of 208

In Cornwall

Top 82%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

43%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:87%
Higher:20%
Writing
Expected:63%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:57%
Higher:10%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -2%

'22/23

45%

'23/24

43%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
LibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketAthleticsCross CountryTennisGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirDramaBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

27

Applications

75

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

24 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Class profile

2024/25
Pupils per teacherBelow average
21.9pupils per qualified teacher

Half of schools in England do better than this.

Average class sizeBottom 25% of schools
29.1pupils per class

75% 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

2024/25
Free school meals8.3%

Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).

English as additional language4.9%

Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.

Ethnic background

  • White British84.3%
  • White (other)5.9%
  • Mixed4.9%
  • Asian2.5%

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

2024/25
Overall attendanceBelow average
94.3%

Half of schools in England do better than this.

Persistent absenteesBelow average
16.3%

Half of schools in England do better than this.

Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.

Fixed-period suspensionsBottom 25% of schools
10.5 per 100

75% of schools in England do better than this.

A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.

Permanent exclusionsLike most schools
None

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

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⚠ 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)

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1

Total schools

1

Oversubscribed

1

Primary

Low competition area

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

Contact Information

01872272265www.keaschool.org.uk/

Kea, Truro

Cornwall, TR3 6AY

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Kea, Truro

Cornwall, TR3 6AY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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