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Wadebridge Primary Academy

Cornwall, PL27 6BLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 41 places
Ranking
#6,713
of 13,686 nationally

About Wadebridge Primary Academy

Wadebridge Primary Academy sits slightly above the Cornwall local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 63% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined compared with the LA average of 58%. That five-point gap places the school in the top half of primary schools in the county — ranked 85th out of 235 — and around the middle nationally, at the 49th percentile. The school is not among the eight Cornwall primaries rated Outstanding, but its Good Ofsted rating has been consistent across both its 2012 and 2023 inspections, with every category including behaviour, leadership and early years provision judged Good. For a state primary in a largely rural county, these figures suggest solid, reliable outcomes rather than exceptional ones, and the school is clearly performing above the typical Cornwall school without breaking into the top tier.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGonvena Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BL
HeadteacherChris Wathern
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils414
Free School Meals (FSM)26.5%
School Capacity414 / 480 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsLibrarySensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketRoundersCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaCodingArt ClubScience ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wadebridge Primary Academy

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