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Upton Cross Academy

Cornwall, PL14 5AXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#4,565
of 13,686 nationally

About Upton Cross Academy

Upton Cross Academy is a small primary school in Cornwall with 101 pupils on roll, just shy of its capacity of 105. That near-fullness is no accident: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 29 applications for just 13 places, making it oversubscribed by more than two to one. All 13 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for families who live close enough, this is a genuinely popular choice. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 16.9%, which is worth noting in the context of a county where the average primary school KS2 expected standard attainment is 58% — Upton Cross’s intake is not especially affluent, yet the school is clearly drawing strong local demand. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children from age three through to eleven, with nursery provision on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressUpton Cross, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5AX
HeadteacherEmily Goodey
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils101
Free School Meals (FSM)16.9%
School Capacity101 / 105 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 4 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsGymnasiumArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsRoundersDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessArt ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upton Cross Academy

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