Sandy Hill Academy
URN: 136318 • St Austell PL25 3AT
Overview
- Name
- Sandy Hill Academy
- URN
- 136318
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Bridget Rundle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0172675858
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandy Hill, St Austell PL25 3AT
Summary
Sandy Hill Academy, located in St Austell, Cornwall, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 459 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 252. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and child-centred environment, guided by its motto, "Aspiring to achieve, determined to succeed." The dedicated staff aim to help each child reach their full potential, both academically and personally, while encouraging independence and resilience.
The curriculum at Sandy Hill Academy is designed to engage students and build a lifelong love of learning. It focuses on key drivers such as confidence, knowledge, and collaboration, ensuring that all pupils are motivated and challenged. The school prioritises reading and has developed a coherent and ambitious curriculum that reflects the local context and cultural capital, aiming to inspire aspirations among its students.
Sandy Hill Academy values community involvement and parental support, recognising the importance of collaboration in a child's educational journey. The school hosts various events and workshops to engage families and strengthen the school community, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
The curriculum at Sandy Hill Academy is designed to engage students and build a lifelong love of learning. It focuses on key drivers such as confidence, knowledge, and collaboration, ensuring that all pupils are motivated and challenged. The school prioritises reading and has developed a coherent and ambitious curriculum that reflects the local context and cultural capital, aiming to inspire aspirations among its students.
Sandy Hill Academy values community involvement and parental support, recognising the importance of collaboration in a child's educational journey. The school hosts various events and workshops to engage families and strengthen the school community, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- CALENDAR (calendar)
- Vacancies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- End of Term Newsletter (other)
- Aspire Academy Trust (other)
- Aspire Curriculum Statement (other)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
- svg]:p-1"> (other)
- Term Dates 2025-26 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bishop Bronescombe CofE VA School (70.2)
- Carclaze Community Primary School (64.8)
- St Mewan Community Primary School (63.6)
- St Stephen Churchtown Academy (63.1)
- Gorran School (62.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 252
- Pupils
- 459
- Boys
- 239
- Girls
- 220
- FSM %
- 18.50
- Open date
- 2010-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 459 | 239 | 220 | 252 | 18.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 453 | 232 | 221 | 252 | 20.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 401 | 204 | 197 | 252 | 22.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 401 | 204 | 197 | 252 | 22.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 377 | 200 | 177 | 252 | 21.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 349 | 186 | 163 | 252 | 17.60 |
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