St Dennis Primary Academy
93%
Capacity
196
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Dennis Primary Academy
St Dennis Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Dennis Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cathy Brokenshire, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11198th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 159th out of 208 in Cornwall.
St Dennis Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 19 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Dennis Primary Academy include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Rounders, Netball, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Book Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Dennis 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Carne Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8AY |
| Headteacher | Cathy Brokenshire |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.3% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 210 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11198th of 13,686
Nationally
1114th of 1,469
In South West
159th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
35%
'23/24
48%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
26
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Carne Hill, St Austell
Cornwall, PL26 8AY
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