St Cleer Primary Academy
90%
Capacity
239
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Cleer Primary Academy
St Cleer Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 239 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 267 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Cleer Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michele Spencer, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4353rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 208 in Cornwall.
St Cleer Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 31 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cleer Primary Academy include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Athletics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Art Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Cleer Primary Academy 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Well Lane, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5EA |
| Headteacher | Michele Spencer |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 239 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.3% |
| School Capacity | 239 / 267 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4353rd of 13,686
Nationally
366th of 1,469
In South West
49th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
70%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Well Lane, Liskeard
Cornwall, PL14 5EA
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