St Columb Major Academy
76%
Capacity
320
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Columb Major Academy
St Columb Major Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 320 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Columb Major Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marie Taylor, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8243rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 109th out of 208 in Cornwall.
St Columb Major Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 38 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Columb Major Academy include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Tennis, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Science Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Columb Major 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Newquay Road, St Columb, Cornwall, TR9 6RW |
| Headteacher | Marie Taylor |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 320 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.6% |
| School Capacity | 320 / 420 (76% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8243rd of 13,686
Nationally
787th of 1,469
In South West
109th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
59%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
55
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Newquay Road, St Columb
Cornwall, TR9 6RW
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