St Uny CofE Academy

About St Uny CofE Academy

St Uny CofE Academy is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 43 first-preference applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.21. That means more than two families wanted each spot, a clear signal of its standing in the community. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand alone tells you something about how it is perceived. The school is a Church of England primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Richard Hoskins. It currently has 234 pupils on roll against a capacity of 278, so there is a little breathing room in the older year groups, but for reception you will need to apply early.

Academically, St Uny performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 tests, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Cornwall average of 58%. That places the school 50th out of 208 primaries in the local authority, putting it in the top quarter. Individual subject scores are solid too: average scaled scores of 103 in both reading and maths, with 82% of pupils reaching the expected standard in maths and writing, and 73% in reading. At the higher standard, 18% achieved in reading and maths, and 15% in writing. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2022, rated it Good across all five categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. It has held a Good rating since at least its previous inspection in 2014.

The school offers a strong set of facilities for a primary of its size, including a forest school, sensory room, chapel, music rooms, and a sports hall. Clubs range from coding and science to gardening and drama, and sports include football, gymnastics, and cross country. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. If you are looking at alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Penpol School, 3.4 km away. St Uny suits families who want a church school with strong academic results, good facilities, and a clear sense of local demand — but be prepared to compete for a place.

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