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St Dennis Primary Academy

Cornwall, PL26 8AYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#11,198
of 13,686 nationally

About St Dennis Primary Academy

St Dennis Primary Academy is a state primary school in Cornwall that serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage. With 196 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is not quite full, yet it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 26 applications for 19 places and making 18 first-preference offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 39.3%, which is well above the national average and signals a catchment with considerable socioeconomic need. The school caters for children from age two through to eleven and offers nursery provision, making it a viable option for families seeking continuity from early years through to Key Stage 2. It is a mixed, non-religious academy under the local authority of Cornwall, and the headteacher is Cathy Brokenshire.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCarne Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8AY
HeadteacherCathy Brokenshire
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils196
Free School Meals (FSM)39.3%
School Capacity196 / 210 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsSports HallArt StudiosSensory RoomDining HallGymnasiumMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsTennisRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubBook ClubEco ClubArt ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:25

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:25-17:00

Source: stdennis.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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