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St Stephens Community Academy

Cornwall, PL15 8HLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#9,472
of 13,686 nationally

About St Stephens Community Academy

St Stephens Community Academy is a mixed state primary in Cornwall that currently educates 213 pupils against a capacity of 238, meaning it is not yet full but is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 24 applications for 15 places, with 14 of those applications coming as first preferences — a ratio of 1.6 applicants per place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 38.5%, which is significantly higher than the national primary average of around 23%, reflecting a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school does not have a religious character and offers nursery provision for children from age two, making it a genuinely local option for families in the area. Despite the high FSM intake, the school has maintained a Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRoydon Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8HL
HeadteacherMaura Furber
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils213
Free School Meals (FSM)38.5%
School Capacity213 / 238 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumPlaying FieldsArt StudiosDining HallICT SuiteSensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballNetballCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubCodingChessEco Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: ststephenscornwall.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Stephens Community Academy

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