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Marhamchurch CofE Academy

Cornwall, EX23 0HYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#11,714
of 13,686 nationally

About Marhamchurch CofE Academy

Marhamchurch CofE Academy is a small Church of England primary school in Cornwall that currently has 147 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 140. The school serves a community where 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many schools nationally. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 31 applications for just 15 places, with all 15 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That works out at just over two applications per place, a clear signal that local families are keen to get their children in. The school is mixed-gender and takes children from age 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth-form provision. It is led by headteacher Deirdre Petersen and operates under a Church of England religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHelebridge Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0HY
HeadteacherDeirdre Petersen
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils147
Free School Meals (FSM)10.9%
School Capacity147 / 140 (105% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsForest SchoolSensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersSwimmingCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Marhamchurch CofE Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.