St Stephen Churchtown Academy
91%
Capacity
299
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Stephen Churchtown Academy
St Stephen Churchtown Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 299 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 329 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Stephen Churchtown Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Charlotte Smith, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10165th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 144th out of 208 in Cornwall.
St Stephen Churchtown Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 26 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate 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 Stephen Churchtown Academy include Forest School, Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Book Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Stephen Churchtown 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Creakavose, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7NZ |
| Headteacher | Charlotte Smith |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 299 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.4% |
| School Capacity | 299 / 329 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10165th of 13,686
Nationally
996th of 1,469
In South West
144th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
52%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed26
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Creakavose, St Austell
Cornwall, PL26 7NZ
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