Biscovey Academy
URN: 137758 • Par PL24 2DB
Overview
- Name
- Biscovey Academy
- URN
- 137758
- 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
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rob Wallbank (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01726812949
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lamellyn Road, Par PL24 2DB
Summary
Biscovey Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Par, Cornwall, with a current enrollment of 223 pupils and a capacity of 320. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and safe environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos of the academy revolves around the "Dare to Dream" curriculum, which aims to inspire a lifelong passion for learning and encourages students to set high aspirations for their futures.
The school places a strong emphasis on physical education, believing that active children are happier and more successful. Biscovey Academy offers two hours of P.E. lessons each week, supplemented by additional 'Get Active' sessions and various extracurricular sports activities. The school also participates in local and national competitions, promoting teamwork and self-esteem through sports.
Biscovey Academy prioritises building meaningful relationships within the school community, ensuring that each child is known and supported. The academy encourages personal responsibility while fostering a collective sense of responsibility among students, creating a collaborative atmosphere for learning and growth.
The school places a strong emphasis on physical education, believing that active children are happier and more successful. Biscovey Academy offers two hours of P.E. lessons each week, supplemented by additional 'Get Active' sessions and various extracurricular sports activities. The school also participates in local and national competitions, promoting teamwork and self-esteem through sports.
Biscovey Academy prioritises building meaningful relationships within the school community, ensuring that each child is known and supported. The academy encourages personal responsibility while fostering a collective sense of responsibility among students, creating a collaborative atmosphere for learning and growth.
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- Vacancies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Aspire Academy Trust (other)
- Aspire Curriculum Statement (other)
- Term Dates 2025-26 (other)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Tywardreath School (63.1)
- Biscovey Nursery and Infant Community School (60.2)
- Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy (54.3)
- Biscovey Junior School (45.2)
- Tywardreath School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 320
- Pupils
- 223
- Boys
- 127
- Girls
- 96
- FSM %
- 33.20
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-11-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 223 | 127 | 96 | 320 | 33.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 226 | 124 | 102 | 320 | 34.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 279 | 150 | 129 | 320 | 35.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 279 | 150 | 129 | 320 | 35.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 277 | 138 | 139 | 320 | 30.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 321 | 161 | 160 | 320 | 21.80 |
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