St Columb Minor Academy
URN: 136869 • Newquay TR7 3JF
Overview
- Name
- St Columb Minor Academy
- URN
- 136869
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Natalie Simmonds (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01637873958
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Porth Bean Road, Newquay TR7 3JF
Summary
St Columb Minor Academy, located in Newquay, Cornwall, is a mixed primary academy catering to children aged 3 to 11. Established on 1 September 2018 through the merger of Robartes Junior School and The Beacon Infant and Nursery School, the academy aims to provide a seamless educational journey for families. With a current enrolment of 440 pupils and a capacity of 630, the school offers a nurturing environment that supports children's growth and development.
The academy features a strong commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive the support they require. St Columb Minor Academy also provides a rich curriculum designed to engage students and foster a love for learning, with an emphasis on outdoor experiences, particularly in its nursery setting.
Admissions are managed by Cornwall Council, and parents are encouraged to reach out for guidance on the application process. The school actively promotes community involvement and values diversity, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere for all families within its catchment area.
The academy features a strong commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive the support they require. St Columb Minor Academy also provides a rich curriculum designed to engage students and foster a love for learning, with an emphasis on outdoor experiences, particularly in its nursery setting.
Admissions are managed by Cornwall Council, and parents are encouraged to reach out for guidance on the application process. The school actively promotes community involvement and values diversity, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere for all families within its catchment area.
Useful links
- Visit Kernow Learing Trust (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Instagram (other)
- MyEd App (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Trenance Learning Academy (71.5)
- Newquay Primary Academy (71.4)
- Mawgan-in-Pydar Community Primary School (70.2)
- Trenance Infant School (70.2)
- Summercourt Academy (70.1)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 440
- Boys
- 229
- Girls
- 211
- FSM %
- 21.90
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 440 | 229 | 211 | 630 | 21.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 469 | 251 | 218 | 630 | 20.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 493 | 263 | 230 | 630 | 17.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 493 | 263 | 230 | 630 | 17.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 527 | 271 | 256 | 450 | 16.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 581 | 317 | 264 | 450 | 12.20 |
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