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- North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy30 Apr 2015Good
3-5 Barn Lane, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1LZ · Part of Wave Multi Academy Trust
Information about this school
This school became an alternative provision converter academy on June 1st 2013. It is part of the Acorn Multi-Academy Trust, which includes six other short stay schools across Cornwall. These are, Glynn House Short Stay School, Nine Maidens Academy, Restormel Academy, Penwith Academy, Cornwall Hospital Service and Caradon Academy. When the predecessor school, North Cornwall Short Stay School, was inspected in 2011 it was judged to be satisfactory. Most students come from North Cornwall but a few are from further afield, including from neighbouring counties. Students have either been excluded from their mainstream schools or are in danger of permanent exclusion because of their behaviour or social and emotional difficulties. A minority of students have a statement of educational needs for their learning difficulties. A few have a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders or autism spectrum conditions.
- Cape Cornwall School18 Jan 2023Good
St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JX · Part of Truro & Penwith Academy Trust
Information about this school
Cape Cornwall School converted to become an academy school in September 2017. When its predecessor school, Cape Cornwall School, was last inspected by Ofsted, it was judged to be inadequate overall. The school is part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust. The headteacher was appointed in September 2021. The school hosts a local authority commissioned specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND. There are currently 18 pupils on roll. All of these pupils have an education, health and care plan. The school uses two registered alternative provisions. The school meets the requirements of the provider access legislation, which requires schools to provide pupils in Years 7 to 13 with information and engagement about approved technical education qualifications and apprenticeships.
- Penwith Alternative Provision Academy14 May 2015Outstanding
Penbrea Road, Penzance, TR18 3NX · Part of Wave Multi Academy Trust
Information about this school
This school became an alternative provision converter academy on 1 June 2013. It is part of the Acorn Multi-Academy Trust which includes six other short-stay schools across Cornwall. These are: Glynn House Short Stay School, Nine Maidens Academy, North Cornwall Academy, Restormel Academy, Cornwall Hospital Service and Caradon Academy. When the predecessor school was inspected in 2011 it was judged to be good. Most students come from in and around Penzance but a few are from further afield. Students have either been excluded from their mainstream schools or are in danger of permanent exclusion because of their behaviour, social and emotional difficulties. A minority of students have a statement of special educational needs for their learning difficulties. A very few have a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition. Many students have been out of school for long periods before they start at the school.
- Mount Charles School29 Jan 2025
Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4PP · Part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust
Information about this school
In September 2019, the school joined Cornwall Education Learning Trust. The headteacher was appointed in September 2024. The school opened a nursery class in September 2024. The school runs its own wraparound care for pupils before and after school. The school uses one registered and one unregistered alternative provision. Since the last inspection, management of the area resource base at the school has transferred to the Special Partnership Trust.
- Roskear Primary & Nursery School9 Oct 2019
Roskear, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8DJ · Part of Crofty Education Trust
Information about this school
The school is part of Crofty Multi Academy Trust, a group of nine schools in Cornwall. This is the school’s first inspection since it opened in 2016. The school has a pre-school for two-year-olds. There is a nursery for three-year-olds. One member of the leadership team is on secondment at another trust school. There is a new chair of the local governing body.
- St Martin's CofE Primary School3 Nov 2016Requires improvement
Lake Lane, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3DE · Part of St Barnabas Church of England Multi Academy Trust
Information about this school
Cornwall. This centre runs in-reach and out-reach support by a multidisciplinary team of professionals and supports the transition process for children starting school. There is a nursery on site and a breakfast club; both are managed by the trust. The vast majority of pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium funding is above the national average. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receiving support is lower than the national average. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities with a statement or education, health and care plan is above the national average. The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. The school complies with Department for Education guidance on what academies should publish. In 2015, the school met the government’s current floor standard which is the minimum
- Braddock CofE Primary School13 Dec 2022
East Taphouse, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4TB · Part of St Barnabas Church of England Multi Academy Trust
Information about this school
The school is part of the St Barnabas Church of England Multi Academy Trust, which is responsible for 13 schools within Cornwall. The school is in the Diocese of Truro. The school’s previous section 48 inspection of its religious character was carried out in June 2016 where the school was judged to be outstanding. The school does not use any alternative provisions.
- Caradon Alternative Provision Academy19 Jan 2018Good
West Street, Liskeard, PL14 6BS · Part of Wave Multi Academy Trust
Information about this school
The school is part of Acorn Academy Trust, which runs seven alternative provision academies in Cornwall. The school is on a single site, offering places for up to 36 pupils who have been permanently excluded, or who are at risk of exclusion, from their mainstream schools. Most pupils spend up to four terms at the school. However, key stage 4 pupils usually remain for the whole of the key stage. At the time of the inspection there were no key stage 1 pupils on roll. The vast majority of pupils are from White British backgrounds. A small number have SEN and/or disabilities. A larger than typical proportion are looked after by the local authority.
- St Keverne Primary School24 Apr 2024Requires improvement
St Keverne, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6NQ · Part of Aspire Academy Trust
Information about this school
The school is part of Aspire Academy Trust, which is responsible for 37 primary academies and 22 nurseries across Cornwall. This school is a smaller than average-sized primary school. The school has a higher-than-average number of pupils with SEND. The school does not use any alternative provision.
- Camborne Science and International Academy24 Jan 2024Good
Cranberry Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7PP · Part of Athena Learning Trust
Information about this school
Since the last inspection, a new principal has been appointed. The academy joined Athena Learning Trust on 1 January 2024. The school uses five registered alternative providers and five unregistered alternative providers. The school runs across two sites, with a main campus and separate campus called Nexus. The Nexus campus provides education for pupils identified as gifted and talented, as well as the Cornwall School of Mathematics and Science providing targeted A-level provision in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects. The school meets the requirements of the provider access legislation, which requires schools to provide pupils in Years 8 to 13 with information and 23 and 24 January 2024
- Cardrew Court School5 Jun 2025Good
Cardrew Way, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS
Information about this school
Cardrew Court School is an independent special day school in Cornwall. It provides education for pupils with SEND and a primary need of social, emotional or mental health needs. Some pupils have other needs, including autism. The school is registered for up to 32 pupils aged between 7 and 16 years of age. The school uses two unregistered alternative provisions. The school opened in September 2024. It provides education from the same address, namely: Cardrew Industrial Estate, Cardrew Way, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 1SS. The school commissions support from the Special Partnership Trust.
- Foxhole Learning Academy20 Oct 2016Requires improvement
Goverseth Road, Foxhole, St. Austell, PL26 7XD · Part of Kernow Learning Multi Academy Trust
Information about this school
The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. The school complies with Department for Education guidance on what academies should publish. The school is smaller than the average-sized primary school. The school is a member of the Learning Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust of nine primary schools in Cornwall. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is below average and few pupils speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils with special education needs and/or disabilities is above the national average. An above-average proportion of pupils leave or join the school part- way through their primary education. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium is above average. This is additional government money to support pupils in local authority care and those known to be eligible for free school meals. There have been significant changes to the school’s staffing team since September
- The Lowen School13 Oct 2022
Lower Dimson Farm, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NS
Information about this school
The Lowen School is an independent special school. It is located in Gunnislake, Cornwall. The school caters for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. Many have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. All pupils have an EHC plan. The school is registered for pupils aged seven to 18. At the time of this inspection, there were no students in the sixth form. The oldest pupil is 15 years old. This school was last inspected in February 2022, when it was judged to provide a good standard of education for its pupils. The school was registered with the Department for Education in March 2021. The school is owned by South West Complex Care Limited. The school does not use alternative provision.
- The Lowen School3 Feb 2022Good
Lower Dimson Farm, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NS
Information about this school
The Lowen School is an independent special school located just outside Gunnislake, Cornwall. The school caters for pupils with significant and complex learning needs, including autism spectrum disorder. All pupils have an EHC plan. The school is registered for pupils aged seven to 18. At the time of this inspection, there were no students in the sixth form. The oldest pupil was 15 years old. This is the school’s first standard inspection. The school was registered with the Department for Education in March 2021. The school is owned by South West Complex Care Limited. The school does not use alternative provision.
- Taliesin Education Ltd12 Jun 2025Inadequate
Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4DA
Information about this school
Taliesin Education Ltd is an independent special day school in Cornwall. It provides education for pupils with SEND and with a primary need of social, emotional or mental health needs. The school uses one unregistered alternative provision. The school is registered for up to 15 pupils aged between 7 and 16 years of age. The school is located at Loveny House, 10 Miller Business Park, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 4DA.
- St Ives School19 Jan 2017Good
Higher Tregenna, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BB · Part of Truro & Penwith Academy Trust
Information about this school
The school has been sponsored by Truro and Penwith Multi-Academy Trust since April 2014. The trust also sponsors 12 primary schools in Cornwall. Nine out of ten pupils are of White British heritage. There are few from minority ethnic backgrounds and very few speak English as an additional language. The proportion who are supported by pupil premium funding is in line with the national average. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is above average. A small number of pupils attend Penwith Alternative Provision Academy. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils’ progress by the end of Year 11. The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. The school complies with Department for Education guidance on what academies should publish.
- St Merryn School21 Mar 2017Good
St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8NP · Part of Kernow Learning Multi Academy Trust
Short inspection of St Merryn School
In September 2016, the school became part of The Learning Academy Trust (‘the trust’). This allows you to benefit from, and contribute to, the partnership of 10 primary schools across Cornwall. It also provides staff and governors with useful training and networks where they can share ideas.
- Indian Queens Primary School29 Jan 2025
Indian Queens, St Columb, Cornwall, TR9 6QZ · Part of Aspire Academy Trust
Information about this school
The school is part of Aspire Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust comprising 37 primary academies and 22 nurseries, across Cornwall. The school joined the trust in 2018. The school has two-year-olds on roll in its Nursery. The school currently uses one registered alternative provision.
- Cardrew Court School3 Jun 2024
Cardrew Way, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS
Information about this proposed school
The proprietor is Cardrew School Operations Ltd. The company directors also run another school in the south west. The sister school provides leadership and administrative capacity to Cardrew Court. Three members have been recruited to the governing body. A headteacher has been appointed to lead the school. The proposed school is located on an industrial estate in Redruth, Cornwall. The school is based in single storey, former council building, which has been newly refurbished for educational purpose. The school intends to provide specialist education to pupils with EHC plans, who suffer from high anxiety, or those with ASD. The proprietor intends to admit pupils gradually, initially opening for 24 pupils, rising to 56 once the first round of pupils is settled.
- Bodmin College23 Nov 2017Requires improvement
Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DD · Part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust
Information about this school
local authority-funded area resource base, Greenfield. The school uses three alternative providers: Cornwall Hospital Education Service, Carrick Acorn Academy and North Cornwall Academy. The school currently meets the government’s floor standards for achievement at key stage 4. The school runs the foundation and first year of a digital media degree with Falmouth University.