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Whitemoor Academy

Cornwall, PL26 7XHPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#12,879
of 13,686 nationally

About Whitemoor Academy

Whitemoor Academy is a small primary school in Cornwall with 101 pupils on roll against a capacity of 119, meaning it has room to grow but is already generating strong local demand. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 37 applications for just 13 places, with all 13 first-preference families offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.85 applicants per place. This level of interest is notable given the school's size and its location within a local authority that includes 235 primary schools. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 28.3%, which is significantly above the national average and suggests the school serves a community with higher-than-typical levels of economic disadvantage. The school is a mixed, non-religious state primary catering for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision available. Headteacher Gemma Hooper leads a team that has recently been inspected by Ofsted, with the school's overall effectiveness rated Good following a graded inspection in 2015 and an ungraded visit in January 2025.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrown Road, Whitemoor, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7XH
HeadteacherGemma Hooper
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils101
Free School Meals (FSM)28.3%
School Capacity101 / 119 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Jan 2025): Some aspects not as strong

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

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsDining HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisAthleticsDanceNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaChessEco ClubFilm ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitemoor Academy

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