St Uny CofE Academy
84%
Capacity
234
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Uny CofE Academy
St Uny CofE Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 234 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 278 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Uny CofE Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Hoskins, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4373rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 50th out of 208 in Cornwall.
St Uny CofE Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 29 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 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 Uny CofE Academy include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Coding, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Uny CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Polmennor Drive, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2SQ |
| Headteacher | Richard Hoskins |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.6% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 278 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4373rd of 13,686
Nationally
370th of 1,469
In South West
50th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
70%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Uny CofE Academy
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Contact Information
Polmennor Drive, St Ives
Cornwall, TR26 2SQ
Journey to School
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